Hydrophyllum virginianum
Propagation Notes
Guide to Collecting and Germinating Seeds in Iowa

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Species Hydrophyllum virginianum
Family Hydrophyllaceae
Common name(s) Virginia waterleaf
Synonyms

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Camp Dodge, Polk Co, Iowa.

Glossary of Terms

Maturation sign(s) capsule plump and round, begins to yellow; seed is brown
Collection dates late June
Seed cleaning separate seeds from capsules
Storage dry; although Cullina (2000) indicates intolerant of dry storage
Germination method(s) germination 4.5 months after cold, moist stratification in sphagnum; germination high, survival excellent
Restoration potential proven performer if sufficient seed
Other notes

Published data

will germinate after 90 days of cold stratification (Cullina 2000)

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Last updated: 3/5/04

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