VALUE AND USE
SPECIES: Balsamorhiza hookeri | Hooker Balsamroot 



WOOD PRODUCTS VALUE : 
NO-ENTRY


IMPORTANCE TO LIVESTOCK AND WILDLIFE : 
Hooker balsamroot greens up early in the spring and is probably of some
value as forage.  It provides forage for cattle, horses, and sheep.  It
is likely that utilization of Hooker balsamroot by wildlife and
livestock is similar to use of arrowleaf balsamroot.  Arrowleaf
balsamroot is grazed year-round but is more palatable during spring and
early summer when the foliage is green [27].


PALATABILITY : 
Palatability of Hooker balsamroot ranges from poor to good for all
classes of livestock [27].


NUTRITIONAL VALUE : 
The food value of Hooker balsamroot is poorly documented.  Some other
species of balsamroot (Balsamorhiza incana, B.  macrophylla, B.
sagittata) are rated poor to fair in energy value and poor in protein
value when compared to other forbs [5].


COVER VALUE : 
NO-ENTRY


VALUE FOR REHABILITATION OF DISTURBED SITES : 
The value of Hooker balsamroot for rehabilitation of disturbed sites has
not been documented.


OTHER USES AND VALUES : 
Native Americans used the roots of Hooker balsamroot for food [27].


MANAGEMENT CONSIDERATIONS : 
Hooker balsamroot increases in response to livestock grazing in Colorado
[1].

Related categories for Species: Balsamorhiza hookeri | Hooker Balsamroot