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The composition of gorse ( Ulex europaeus )
Author(s) -
Jobson H. T.,
Thomas Brynmor
Publication year - 1964
Publication title -
journal of the science of food and agriculture
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.782
H-Index - 142
eISSN - 1097-0010
pISSN - 0022-5142
DOI - 10.1002/jsfa.2740150914
Subject(s) - ulex europaeus , phosphorus , chemistry , composition (language) , botany , fodder , agronomy , biology , biochemistry , lectin , linguistics , philosophy , organic chemistry , agglutinin
Gorse ( Ulex europaeus ) has been shown to be a useful source of protein of good digestibility but to have a high fibre content. Although well provided with calcium and sodium, it proved to contain inadequate amounts of phosphorus and of the more important trace elements. The possible usefulness of the plant as a winter fodder is discussed.