VALUE AND USE
SPECIES: Corydalis sempervirens | Pink Corydalis 



WOOD PRODUCTS VALUE : 
NO-ENTRY


IMPORTANCE TO LIVESTOCK AND WILDLIFE : 
NO-ENTRY


PALATABILITY : 
NO-ENTRY


NUTRITIONAL VALUE : 
Pink corydalis has a high nutrient content because it rapidly takes up
nutrients in the soil that are made available following a fire [23].


COVER VALUE : 
NO-ENTRY


VALUE FOR REHABILITATION OF DISTURBED SITES : 
Pink corydalis has potential for use in rehabilitation of disturbed
sites.  It grows well on disturbed sites and provides erosion
protection, yet it is not competitive, thus allowing natural succession
to proceed.  Germination characteristics and requirements have not been
tested in this species [26], but it is likely that the seeds would
require a heat treatment before seeding [1,18].  Cushwa, Martin, and
Miller [27] found that seeds with fire-enhanced germination would show
excellent germination results (75% after 3 days and more than 95%
cumulative) after being heated at 176 degrees F (80 degrees C) in an
atmosphere saturated with water vapor.  Mechanical scarification also
increased the germination rate.


OTHER USES AND VALUES : 
NO-ENTRY


MANAGEMENT CONSIDERATIONS : 
Pink corydalis has a disjunct population in Glacier National Park.
Additional populations may be discovered on recently burned areas.

Related categories for Species: Corydalis sempervirens | Pink Corydalis