There are more than 300,000 species of plants that have been identified thus far

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There are more than 300,000 species of plants that have been identified thus far in the world today; many new species are being discovered each year. In addition to providing most of the oxygen for land animals, plants do many other things for us. you will research the Internet and use reliable and credible scientific websites to investigate a specific plant species and choose a way (other than providing oxygen) that plants are useful to humans. [NOTE: Hot topic plants like Marijuana and Opium are off limits and cannot be discussed.]

Writing a full paragraph (a 150-words minimum) for your initial blog post discussing a specific species of plant and the benefit you chose. Be sure to describe what type of plant it is. Where is it found? How does it impact humans or other species? What role does it play in the ecosystem, etc.? Also required within the initial blog post is sharing the website (specific URL) and what you have learned from this resource and/or have found particularly helpful when reviewing the website. Do not copy and paste directly from the website. This blog should be written in your own words. Also, include a link to the specific website/URL (type the title, highlight it, then, click on the link icon to add the URL) so that your peers may also view it and benefit from the website you have discovered.

Explanation / Answer

Apart from providing oxygen, plants also perform various functions which include food, fodder, cloth, shelter and fuel. Here, I would like to discuss about the fodder plant gunia grass. The biological name of this gunia grass is Panicum maximum. The plant is more commonly found in the tropical and sub tropical rain forests. Some of the geographical locations include Jamaica, West Indies, India, Sri Lanka, Indonesia and Philippines. It is the most common fodder crop under irrigated lands. The entire plant is highly palatable to cattle like goat, sheep, cows and rabbits. It has high dry matter content constituting approximately 15% of the entire plant mass. The protein content of this grass ranges from 6-8%. It is also a rich source of calcium and phosphorus. It is a good soil binder and the harvest can be done in a short interval of time (30 - 40 days).

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