tall plant with clonally spreading roots. Russian knapweed forms dense monocultures in disturbed lands. If horses consume too much, it can cause neurological disease, equine nigropallidal encephalomalacia. Russian Knapweed seed is often transported to new locations in the stomachs of grazing animals. It is now found throughout the United States west of the Appalachians and is most problematic in the semi-arid rangelands of the Great Basin and the Rocky Mountains. Russian knapweed originates from countries bordering the Caspian Sea in western Asia also China and Mongolia. It was accidentally introduced in the United States during the late 1800s via alfalfa seed. Russian knapweed (Rhaponticum repens) is a clonal perennial forb in the Aster family.
Colorado Agricultural Future Loan Program.Colorado Agricultural Mediation Program (CAMP).Agricultural Drought and Climate Resilience Office (ADCRO).
