Hedysarum mackenziei Richardson var. fraseri B. Boivin

Scientific Name: Hedysarum mackenziei Richardson var. fraseri B. Boivin

Synonyms: Hedysarum boreale Nutt. var. cinerascens (Rydb.) Rollins, Hedysarum boreale Nutt. var. obovatum Rollins, Hedysarum boreale Nutt. var. pabulare (A. Nelson) Dorn, Hedysarum boreale Nutt. var. rivulare (L.O. Williams) Northstrom, Hedysarum boreale Nutt. var. typicum Rollins, Hedysarum boreale Nutt. var. utahense (Rydb.) Rollins, Hedysarum cinerascens Rydb., Hedysarum mackenziei Richardson var. fraseri B. Boivin, Hedysarum pabulare A. Nelson, Hedysarum pabulare A. Nelson var. rivulare L.O. Williams, Hedysarum utahense Rydb.

Classification: Plantae/ Tracheobionta / Spermatophyta / Magnoliophyta / Magnoliopsida / Rosidae / Fabales / Fabaceae / Leguminosae / Hedysarum L./ Hedysarum mackenziei Richardson var. fraseri B. Boivin

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General Information
Usda Symbol	HEMAF
Group	Dicot
Life Cycle	Perennial
Growth Habits	Forb/herb
Native Locations	HEMAF

Plant Guide

Use a soil moisture meter to monitor the soil moisture where Hedysarum mackenziei Richardson var. fraseri B. Boivin is planted.

Plant Traits

Growth Requirements

Temperature, Minimum (°F)	-23
Adapted to Coarse Textured Soils	Yes
Adapted to Fine Textured Soils	Yes
Adapted to Medium Textured Soils	Yes
Anaerobic Tolerance	None
CaCO3 Tolerance	Low
Cold Stratification Required	No
Drought Tolerance	High
Fertility Requirement	Low
Fire Tolerance	High
Frost Free Days, Minimum	120
Hedge Tolerance	None
Moisture Use	Medium
pH, Maximum	8.0
pH, Minimum	5.2
Precipitation, Maximum	36
Precipitation, Minimum	10
Root Depth, Minimum (inches)	18
Salinity Tolerance	Low
Shade Tolerance	Intolerant

Morphology/Physiology

After Harvest Regrowth Rate	Slow
Toxicity	None
Shape and Orientation	Semi-Erect
Nitrogen Fixation	Medium
Resprout Ability	No
Active Growth Period	Spring and Summer
Bloat	None
C:N Ratio	Low
Coppice Potential	No
Fall Conspicuous	No
Fire Resistant	No
Flower Color	Red
Flower Conspicuous	Yes
Foliage Color	Green
Foliage Porosity Summer	Porous
Foliage Texture	Fine
Low Growing Grass	No
Lifespan	Moderate
Leaf Retention	No
Known Allelopath	No
Height, Mature (feet)	2.0
Growth Rate	Moderate
Growth Form	Single Crown
Fruit/Seed Conspicuous	No
Fruit/Seed Color	Brown
Foliage Porosity Winter	Porous

Reproduction

Vegetative Spread Rate	None
Small Grain	No
Seedling Vigor	Low
Seed Spread Rate	Moderate
Seed per Pound	46313
Fruit/Seed Persistence	No
Propagated by Tubers	No
Propagated by Sprigs	No
Propagated by Sod	No
Propagated by Seed	Yes
Propagated by Corm	No
Propagated by Container	No
Propagated by Bulb	No
Propagated by Bare Root	No
Fruit/Seed Period End	Summer
Fruit/Seed Period Begin	Spring
Fruit/Seed Abundance	Medium
Commercial Availability	No Known Source
Bloom Period	Mid Spring
Propagated by Cuttings	No

Suitability/Use

Veneer Product	No
Pulpwood Product	No
Protein Potential	Medium
Post Product	No
Palatable Human	No
Palatable Graze Animal	High
Palatable Browse Animal	High
Nursery Stock Product	No
Naval Store Product	No
Lumber Product	No
Fodder Product	Yes
Christmas Tree Product	No
Berry/Nut/Seed Product	No