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

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Species Carex sparganoides
Family Cyperaceae
Common name(s) Bur reed sedge
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Glossary of Terms

Maturation sign(s) perigynia turn golden brown
Collection dates late June, early July
Seed cleaning none required
Storage dry
Germination method(s) cold, moist stratification in sphagnum
Restoration potential proven performer
Other notes need to test effect of light on germination

Published data

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Last updated: 3/5/04

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