Elymus hystrix
Propagation Notes
Guide to Collecting and Germinating Seeds in Iowa

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Species Elymus hystrix
Family Poaceae
Common name(s) Bottlebrush grass
Synonyms Hystrix patula

Image(s)

Camp Dodge, Polk Co, Iowa, 1998.

Glossary of Terms

Maturation sign(s) caryopsis (seed) turns tan
Collection dates mid August
Seed cleaning none required
Storage dry
Germination method(s) cold stratification or sown directly; observed lower germination by sowing directly in greenhouse flats; excellent survival
Restoration potential proven performer
Other notes

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Last updated: 3/5/04

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