Melica (spectabilis)
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Steve Parr Upper Colorado Environmental Plant Center P.O. Box 448, 5538 - RBC 4 Meeker, Colorado 81641 (970) 878-5003 (970) 878-5004 (fax) plant@cmn.net http://www.coloradoplantcenter.org/ |
| Family Scientific Name: | Gramineae | ||
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| Scientific Name: | Melica spectabilis Scribn. | ||
| Common Name: | Oniongrass or Melic grass | ||
| Species Code: | MESP | ||
| Ecotype: | Sequoia Canyon National Park, California | ||
| Propagation Goal: | plants | ||
| Propagation Method: | seed | ||
| ProductType: | Propagules (seeds, cuttings, poles, etc.) | ||
| Time To Grow: | 0 | ||
| Propagule Collection: | Collected in Sequoia Canyon National Park, California. | ||
| Propagule Processing: |
Seed Processing: Air screen cleaner. Seeds/lb.: 556,000. Germination: 74%. |
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| Growing Area Preparation/ Annual Practices for Perennial Crops: |
Propagation environment: Seed field established from tublings grown in greenhouse. Seed Propagation Method: Not successful in direct seeding. |
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| Hardening Phase: | N/A. | ||
| Length of Hardening Phase: | N/A. | ||
| Harvesting, Storage and Shipping: |
Harvest Date: July. Storage Conditions: Cool and dry. |
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Citation:
Noller, Gary L.. 2001. Propagation protocol for production of Propagules (seeds, cuttings, poles, etc.) Melica spectabilis Scribn. plants Upper Colorado Environmental Plant Center Meeker, Colorado. In: Native Plant Network. URL: https://NativePlantNetwork.org (accessed 2024/07/02). US Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, National Center for Reforestation, Nurseries, and Genetic Resources.
