Cumbu

/ˈkʊmbuː/ noun

Definition

A type of tropical grass, also known as Napier grass or elephant grass, used as animal fodder.

Etymology

From Hindi 'kumbu' or similar South Asian language origins. The plant is native to Africa but widely cultivated in India and other tropical regions.

Kelly Says

Napier grass can grow up to 4 meters tall in just weeks and is sometimes called a 'super grass' because it's so efficient at converting sunlight into animal feed—one plant can feed multiple cattle all year.

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