VALUE AND USE
SPECIES: Oxytropis campestris var. columbiana | Columbia River Crazyweed 



WOOD PRODUCTS VALUE : 
NO-ENTRY


IMPORTANCE TO LIVESTOCK AND WILDLIFE : 
Oxytropis species often contain toxic alkaloids which cause "loco"
disease.  The species is moderately tolerant of grazing, but it is
generally avoided [15].


PALATABILITY : 
NO-ENTRY


NUTRITIONAL VALUE : 
NO-ENTRY


COVER VALUE : 
NO-ENTRY


VALUE FOR REHABILITATION OF DISTURBED SITES : 
Yellow locoweed (Oxytropis campestris) has been recommended for use in
revegetation of subalpine sites.  At 2,350 feet (757 m) in Alaska,
containerized seedlings showed 80 percent and 100 percent survival after
one growing season with and without added topsoil [3].  The seed is
easily collected but requires a lengthy dormancy and has a low
germination rate (10%) [15].  Yellow locoweed is an excellent soil
builder and has high erosion control capabilities.  It fixes nitrogen
and is very competitive on preferred sites.  In northern areas
(Alberta), it is resistant to northern diseases [15].


OTHER USES AND VALUES : 
NO-ENTRY


MANAGEMENT CONSIDERATIONS : 
Columbia River crazyweed is threatened by agriculutral, recreational,
residential, and dam development, and by invasion of woody species and
exotic weeds onto grasslands.

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