墨西哥玉米(Euchluena mesicana schrad)又名大刍草、墨西哥类蜀黍、墨西哥饲用玉米。原产于中美州的墨西哥和加勒比群岛及阿根廷。我国于1979年引进,在全国各地都进行了试种,表现良好,适宜种植。其植株形似玉米,分蘖力强,叶片多,茎秆粗壮,枝叶繁茂,质地松脆,具有甜味,再生性强,产量高,是草食畜禽极佳的青饲料。 Mexican corn (Euchluena mesicana schrad), also known as herbaceous grass, Mexican corn, Mexican corn feed. Native to the Mexican and Caribbean archipelagos of Central America and Argentina. Our country was introduced in 1979 and has been experimentally cultivated all over the country, performing well and suitable for planting. The plant is shaped like corn, has strong tillering ability, many leaves, stalks with strong branches and lush foliage, crisp texture, sweet taste, strong regenerative ability and high yield. It is an excellent green feed for herbivores and poultry.