Asclepias (speciosa)
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Jim Barner Seed Extractory Manager USDA FS - R6 Bend Seed Extractory 63095 Deschutes Market Rd. Bend, Oregon 97701 541-383-5481 541-383-5498 (fax) jbarner@fs.fed.us http://fsweb-ochdes.r6.fs.fed.us/seedextractory/ex |
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| Family Scientific Name: | Asclepiadaceae | ||
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| Family Common Name: | Milkweed family | ||
| Scientific Name: | Asclepias speciosa Torr. | ||
| Common Name: | Showy milkweed | ||
| Species Code: | ASSP | ||
| Ecotype: | BLM, Medford District, Hyatt Road 91, Medford, Oregon | ||
| Propagation Goal: | seeds | ||
| Propagation Method: | seed | ||
| ProductType: | Propagules (seeds, cuttings, poles, etc.) | ||
| Time To Grow: | 0 | ||
| Propagule Collection: | Very small lot, .24 pounds, hand collected into paper bag. | ||
| Propagule Processing: | METHOD OF CLEANING: Seed pods were rubbed by hand to remove seed. Lot was then air-screened using a office Clipper, with no screens, air only, medium speed, medium air. Number of Seeds per Pound: 143,090, Purity: 98%, X-Ray 100 Seeds: 83% Filled | ||
| Harvesting, Storage and Shipping: | Storage: Cold Storage, 33-38 Degrees Fahrenheit | ||
Citation:
Barner, Jim. 2007. Propagation protocol for production of Propagules (seeds, cuttings, poles, etc.) Asclepias speciosa Torr. seeds USDA FS - R6 Bend Seed Extractory Bend, Oregon. In: Native Plant Network. URL: https://NativePlantNetwork.org (accessed 2025/10/27). US Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, National Center for Reforestation, Nurseries, and Genetic Resources.
