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Juncus (ensifolius)

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: Juncaceae
Family Common Name: Rush family
Scientific Name: Juncus ensifolius Wikstr.
Common Name: Swordleaf rush
Species Code: JUEN
Ecotype: BLM, Medford District, Chinquapin Mountain, Medford, Oregon
Propagation Goal: seeds
Propagation Method: seed
ProductType: Propagules (seeds, cuttings, poles, etc.)
Time To Grow: 0
Propagule Collection: Very small lot, 0.18 pounds, hand collected into paper bag.
Propagule Processing: METHOD OF CLEANING: Seeds are sized using Laboratory Test Sieves, mesh size 80, 70 and 60. Lot was then air-screened using an office Clipper, no screens, medium speed, and low air. Number of Seeds per Pound: 45,360,000, Purity: 50%, X-Ray 10 Seeds: 80% Filled
Harvesting, Storage and Shipping: Storage: Cold Storage, 33-38 Degrees Fahrenheit
Other Comments: This seed is very small and difficult to clean.

Citation:

Barner, Jim. 2007. Propagation protocol for production of Propagules (seeds, cuttings, poles, etc.) Juncus ensifolius Wikstr. seeds USDA FS - R6 Bend Seed Extractory Bend, Oregon. 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.