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Calochortus (macrocarpus)

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: Liliaceae
Family Common Name: Lily family
Scientific Name: Calochortus macrocarpus Dougl.
Common Name: Sagebrush mariposa lily
Species Code: CAMA5
Ecotype: BLM, Burns District, Hines, Oregon: 4155 ft. elevation
Propagation Goal: seeds
Propagation Method: seed
ProductType: Propagules (seeds, cuttings, poles, etc.)
Time To Grow: 0
Propagule Collection: Very small lot, 0.17 pounds, hand collected into cloth bag.
Propagule Processing: METHOD OF CLEANING: Seed lot is first processed (rubbed) by hand, using gloves, to remove seed from flower heads. Seed is then air-screened, to remove remaining nonviable seed and inert material, using an office Clipper, top screen: 1/16x1/4 slot (2nd run, 1/16x1/2 cross slot) and a bottom screen: blank, medium speed, and low to medium air. Number of Seeds per Pound: 222,350, Purity: 98%, X-Ray 100 Seeds: 83% Filled
Harvesting, Storage and Shipping: Storage: Cold Storage, 33-38 Degrees Fahrenheit
Other Comments: Very small lots present a cleaning and testing challenge, results may not be typical.

Citation:

Barner, Jim. 2009. Propagation protocol for production of Propagules (seeds, cuttings, poles, etc.) Calochortus macrocarpus Dougl. 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.