VALUE AND USE
SPECIES: Mitchella repens | Partridgeberry 



WOOD PRODUCTS VALUE : 
NO-ENTRY


IMPORTANCE TO LIVESTOCK AND WILDLIFE : 
The fruit of partridgeberry is eaten by ruffed grouse, northern
bobwhite, sharp-tailed grouse, and prairie chicken.  The fruit is also
frequently eaten by racoons and red fox [5,28].  Keegan [13] reported
that partridgeberry made up 2.9 to 3.4 percent (dry weight) of the
summer and fall diets of white-tailed deer.


PALATABILITY : 
NO-ENTRY


NUTRITIONAL VALUE : 
NO-ENTRY


COVER VALUE : 
NO-ENTRY


VALUE FOR REHABILITATION OF DISTURBED SITES : 
NO-ENTRY


OTHER USES AND VALUES : 
Partridgeberry has been planted as an ornamental in several parts of its
range [2].  In Newfoundland, the berry is made into jam and sold
commercially [15].


MANAGEMENT CONSIDERATIONS : 
NO-ENTRY

Related categories for Species: Mitchella repens | Partridgeberry