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Bolboschoenus (maritimus)

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
Family Scientific Name: Cyperaceae
Family Common Name: Sedge family
Scientific Name: Bolboschoenus maritimus (L.) Palla
Common Name: Alkali bulrush
Species Code: BOMA7
Ecotype: Boulder County, Parks and Open Space, Sombrero Marsh, Colorado
Propagation Goal: seeds
Propagation Method: seed
ProductType: Propagules (seeds, cuttings, poles, etc.)
Time To Grow: 0
Propagule Collection: Large lot, 38 pounds, hand collected into woven plastic bag.
Propagule Processing: METHOD OF CLEANING: Seed lot is first processed using a Westrup Model HA 400 brush machine, with 3 row brushes, a #14 mantel, at a speed of 4. Seeds are then air-screened using an office Clipper, with a top screen: 7 round and a bottom screen: 1/16 round, medium speed, medium air. Number of Seeds per Pound: 186,600, Purity: 99%, X-Ray 100 Seeds: 97% Filled
Harvesting, Storage and Shipping: Storage: Cold Storage, 33-38 Degrees Fahrenheit

Citation:

Barner, Jim. 2009. Propagation protocol for production of Propagules (seeds, cuttings, poles, etc.) Bolboschoenus maritimus (L.) Palla seeds USDA FS - R6 Bend Seed Extractory Bend, Oregon. In: Native Plant Network. URL: https://NativePlantNetwork.org (accessed 2024/07/01). US Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, National Center for Reforestation, Nurseries, and Genetic Resources.