Andropogon rufus. Caplm Jaragua. 
A view across a small field of jaragua grass In the 
edge of the town of Plrapora. In this region, as well as 
other sections of southeastern Brazil, jaragua Is one of 
the principal forage plants, although usually considered 
Inferior In quality to caplm gordura (Mellnls mlnutl- 
florus). It Is a perennial grass, growing to a height of 
six feet or more when not cut promptly, and said to be 
resistant to cold and prolonged rains. According to Pio 
Correa It contains 2.23jT'of digestible protein. Photo- 
graph by P. H. Dorsett, Pirapora, Minas Geraes, Brazil, 
February 10 1914. No. 1751. 
