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Wildlife, Animals, and Plants
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VALUE AND USE
SPECIES: Sporobolus asper | Rough Dropseed
WOOD PRODUCTS VALUE :
NO-ENTRY
IMPORTANCE TO LIVESTOCK AND WILDLIFE :
Rough dropseed makes up a minor part of the vegetation in most areas
where it grows and is not a particularly valuable forage species [13].
It increases in response to grazing [7].
PALATABILITY :
Rough dropseed is most palatable when young and green. Its palatability
at maturity is low [13].
NUTRITIONAL VALUE :
Compared to other grasses, rough dropseed is fair in forage value for
livestock annd poor for wildlife [12,13].
COVER VALUE :
NO-ENTRY
VALUE FOR REHABILITATION OF DISTURBED SITES :
In Nebraska, rough dropseed is not recommended for use in seedings [13].
OTHER USES AND VALUES :
NO-ENTRY
MANAGEMENT CONSIDERATIONS :
NO-ENTRY
Related categories for Species: Sporobolus asper
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