Carex jamesii
Propagation Notes
Guide to Collecting and Germinating Seeds in Iowa

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Species Carex jamesii
Family Cyperaceae
Common name(s) James' sedge
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Glossary of Terms

Maturation sign(s) perigynia turns from green to brown/black
Collection dates early to mid June; early July
Seed cleaning separate achenes from bracts; achenes do not separate easily at time of collection
Storage dry?
Germination method(s) cold, moist stratification
Restoration potential medium potential by seed; possibly high potential vegetatively
Other notes need to test effect of light on germination; germination was observed during stratification

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Last updated: 3/5/04

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