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    Little blue maindencane

    Species: Little blue maindencane
    Scientific Name: Amphicarpum muhlenbergianum
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    Growth Habit:
    Life Cycle:Perennial
    Origin:Native to Florida
    Production Season:February-June.
    Nutritive Value:Very palatable.
    Use:Grazing

    Adaptation

    Soil:Sandy. Adapted to poorly drained soils.
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    Temperature:Grows during warm -season.

    Management

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    Notes

  • Primarily present in South and Central Florida, in sloughs and in flatwoods.
  • Produces few or no seed.
  • Can supply grazing for up to 9 months in Southern Florida.
  • Deferring grazing periodically provides excellent responses.
  • Valuable forage grass for woodland grazing programs.
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