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Calamagrostis (breweri)

David A. Dyer
USDA NRCS - Lockeford Plant Materials Center
P.O. Box 68, 21001 N. Ellicott Road
Lockeford, California 95237
(209) 727-5319
(209) 727-5923 (fax)
ddyer@inreach.com
http://plant-materials.nrcs.usda.gov/capmc
Family Scientific Name: Poaceae
Family Common Name: Grass
Scientific Name: Calamagrostis breweri
Common Name: Shorthair Reedgrass
General Distribution: Moist subalpine and alpine meadows, lake margins, streambanks; 4,225-12,350 ft.
Propagation Goal: cuttings
Propagation Method: seed
ProductType: Propagules (seeds, cuttings, poles, etc.)
Time To Grow: 0
Propagule Collection: Collected in the Yosemite National Park.
Propagule Processing: EASE OF COLLECTION: Collection and re-establishment were carried out by Yosemite National Park; data not available at the Lockeford Plant Materials Center.
METHOD OF CLEANING: (1990) Seed hand screened with size 1/12". Cleaned on small clipper using screens 1/12" top and 1/22" bottom with air closed and taped.
TYPE OF MATERIAL COLLECTED FOR PROPAGATION: Division, seed.
PROPAGATION METHOD: Plant division propagation was started in January. Plant was divided into 3 or 4; divisions were then placed into cold frame for 7 days and afterwards moved into Iathhouse. The majority of loss of plants before and after division is due to covering above the crown with soil.
NUMBER OF SEEDS PER POUND: Quantitative values for seed/lb. could not be found.
PERCENT GERMINATION: Quantitative values for seed germination could not be found.
Pre-Planting Treatments: PRETREATMENT USED: Divisions were placed into Vitamin B-1 solution for 15 minutes to help prevent transplant shock. Seed: none required.
Growing Area Preparation/
Annual Practices for Perennial Crops:		 METHOD OF GROWING: Collection And Reestablishment Were Carried Out By Yosemite National Park; data not available at the Lockeford Plant Materials Center.
Harvesting, Storage and Shipping: SEED MATURITY DATE: Quantitative values for date of maturity could not be found.

STORAGE REQUIREMENTS: Longevity of seed unknown. No known special storage requirements.

ESTIMATED PROPAGULE STORAGE POTENTIAL: Data unavailable at date of publication.

Citation:

Dyer, Dave. 2001. Propagation protocol for production of Propagules (seeds, cuttings, poles, etc.) Calamagrostis breweri cuttings USDA NRCS - Lockeford Plant Materials Center Lockeford, California. In: Native Plant Network. URL: https://NativePlantNetwork.org (accessed 2025/04/24). US Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, National Center for Reforestation, Nurseries, and Genetic Resources.