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

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Species Carex pennsylvanica
Family Cyperaceae
Common name(s) Oak sedge
Synonyms

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Camp Dodge, Polk Co, Iowa, 1999.

Glossary of Terms

Maturation sign(s) bracts around perigynia turn rust brown along midrib; persistent bracts from male flowers are deep rust/brown
Collection dates early to late May
Seed cleaning none required
Storage unknown requirements
Germination method(s) undetermined
Restoration potential undetermined or low by seed; excellent potential vegetatively
Other notes

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Last updated: 3/5/04

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