Danthonia (parryi)
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Lindsay Springer Lead Biological Science Technician - Greenhouse Manager USDI NPS - Rocky Mountain National Park 1000 Highway 36 Estes Park, Colorado 80517-8397 (970) 586-1252 (970) 589-1392 (fax) Lindsay_Springer@nps.gov http://www.ggnpa.org |
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| Family Scientific Name: | Poaceae | ||
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| Scientific Name: | Danthonia parryi | ||
| Common Name: | Parry's Oatgrass | ||
| Species Code: | DAPA2 | ||
| Ecotype: | Colorado, MPCG (98-024), Twin Sisters, McGraw Ranch | ||
| Propagation Goal: | seeds | ||
| Propagation Method: | seed | ||
| ProductType: | Propagules (seeds, cuttings, poles, etc.) | ||
| Time To Grow: | 0 | ||
| Propagule Collection: | Seed cleaning technique: Seed removed with tweezers, slow and tedious. | ||
| Propagule Processing: | Germination: Near 100%. | ||
| Growing Area Preparation/ Annual Practices for Perennial Crops: |
Propagation Environment: Greenhouse, 65-70§F day/55§F night. Propagated under tent with misters set 8 am-8 pm, with 10 sec/15 min watering intervals. One week after germination, seedlings were moved to mister area without tent. Germination media: Fafard Germinating Mix (superfine). Growing media: Fafard Growing Mix 2. |
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| Establishment Phase: |
Sowing/planting technique: Manually sowed in 4x8 flat, seed lightly covered with germinating mix. Time to germination: 7 days. Time to potting: 1 month. MPCG (98-024) sowed on 10/28/98. |
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| Harvesting, Storage and Shipping: | Seed storage condition: Seed stored in the greenhouse. | ||
| Other Comments: | Comments: Check id before outplanting at sites. | ||
Citation:
Butler, Jennifer; Frieswyk, Christin. 2001. Propagation protocol for production of Propagules (seeds, cuttings, poles, etc.) Danthonia parryi seeds USDI NPS - Rocky Mountain National Park Estes Park, Colorado. In: Native Plant Network. URL: https://NativePlantNetwork.org (accessed 2026/04/27). US Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, National Center for Reforestation, Nurseries, and Genetic Resources.
