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• ingestion of a relatively large quantity of lupine over a brief <br />period of time is generally required for the production of lupine <br />poisoning. The greatest concentration of elkaloida is in the seeds. <br />Cases of poisoning among cattle and horses are rare, perhaps because <br />these animals don't readily eat the seed pods. Sheep neglect lupines <br />for other forage, if available. Almost all cases of loss occur under <br />conditions which cause the animals to consume large quantities of podded <br />lupine over a brief period of time. <br />The Moffat Area elevation range falls well within the elevation <br />distribution of these plants. Lupines may be found in dry, moist and <br />wet sites. Growth of lupines is good in sandy loam, loam and clay loam. <br />Good growth occurs on gentle and moderate slopes and fair growth on <br />steep slopes. Erosion control potential is low to medium. <br />• Establishment requirements are also low to medium. Short term <br />revegetation potential is low. Long term revegetation potential is low <br />to medium. Biomass production potential is medium to high. Fair to <br />good cover is provided to game birds, small mammals and small non-game <br />birds by these species. Food value for the five classes of wildlife <br />range from fair to good. Cattle and sheep forage palatability is poor. <br />Energy and protein retention are also poor. <br />ROCKY MOUNTAIN PENSTEMON: PENSTOMON STRICTUS BENTH. <br />This native perennial forb may be found growing in dry sites <br />between 6,000 and 11,000 feet. It is non-weedy and reproduces sexually. <br />Growth on sandy loam, loam and clay loam is good. This penstemon grows <br />good on gentle and moderate slopes but fares poorly on steep hillsides. <br />• Rocky Mountain penstemon's potential for erosion control is medium. <br />Cover for game birds, small non-game birds, and small mammals are rated <br />Mid-term '94 4.4-A-2Z September 15,1994 <br />