VALUE AND USE
SPECIES: Sporobolus heterolepis | Prairie Dropseed 



WOOD PRODUCTS VALUE : 
NO-ENTRY


IMPORTANCE TO LIVESTOCK AND WILDLIFE : 
Prairie dropseed (prematuration) has been rated as good in forage value
for livestock.  It is an important hay and pasture grass in Nebraska
[29].


PALATABILITY : 
Prairie dropseed is the most palatable of Sporobolus species in Nebraska
[29].


NUTRITIONAL VALUE : 
NO-ENTRY


COVER VALUE : 
NO-ENTRY


VALUE FOR REHABILITATION OF DISTURBED SITES : 
Prairie dropseed is widely used for roadside revegetation and prairie
rehabilitation projects [9,25].  Planting by hand may be the best method
for establishing this species.  Refer to Schramm [28] for other planting
techniques.


OTHER USES AND VALUES : 
Prairie dropseed is used in residential landscapes [6].


MANAGEMENT CONSIDERATIONS : 
Prairie dropseed will decrease in response to heavy grazing [2,29].

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