Gramíneas e Campos
Capim-navalha, canarana, capim-de-lagoa, grama-do-cerrado e outras gramíneas que formam os campos inundáveis e são base da cadeia alimentar do Pantanal.
Echinochloa polystachya (Aleman Grass)
A robust aquatic grass, Aleman grass is one of the most important native forages in the Pantanal, especially during the flood season.
Mesosetum chaseae (Cerrado Grass)
A native grass of the Pantanal and Cerrado, Mesosetum chaseae is a resilient species adapted to the cycles of flood and drought.
Andropogon bicornis (West Indian Foxtail)
A native grass of the Pantanal fields, the West Indian foxtail is important for soil stabilization and as forage for wildlife.
Hymenachne amplexicaulis (Trompetilla)
A dominant aquatic grass in the flooded areas of the Pantanal, the trompetilla is fundamental for the maintenance of natural pasture fields.
Paspalum repens (River Grass)
A floating aquatic grass of the Pantanal, Paspalum repens forms extensive natural pastures over the waters that feed cattle and capybaras.