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Carex
sprengelii
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Propagation
Notes
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| Species | Carex sprengelii |
| Family | Cyperaceae |
| Common name(s) | Long-beaked sedge |
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| Maturation sign(s) | bracts turn light brown, seeds separate easily from rachis; perigynia turn from all green to green with light tan blush |
| Collection dates | mid May |
| Seed cleaning | none required |
| Storage | dry |
| Germination method(s) | sow immediately at restoration site |
| Restoration potential | medium by seed |
| Other notes | plants flowered in second year; need to test effect of light on germination |
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Published data |
| Last updated: | 3/5/04 |
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