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Melica (californica)

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: Poaceae
Family Common Name: Grass family
Scientific Name: Melica californica Scribn.
Common Name: California melicgrass
Species Code: MECA2
Ecotype: BLM, Seeds of Success, Hollister Field Office, Section 8, San Benito County, Hollister, California; 1971 ft. elevation
Propagation Goal: seeds
Propagation Method: seed
ProductType: Propagules (seeds, cuttings, poles, etc.)
Time To Grow: 0
Propagule Collection: Very small lot, .3 pounds, hand collected into paper bag.
Propagule Processing: METHOD OF CLEANING: Seed separated from non seed material, in small amounts with brisk action and pressure, using a Hoffman Hand Deawner/Debearder. Lot was then air-screened using a office Clipper, with a top screen, 1/18 round and a bottom screen, blank, medium speed, medium air. Finish cleaning by hand. Number of Seeds per Pound: 462,850, Purity: 99%, X-Ray 100 Seeds: 96% Filled
Harvesting, Storage and Shipping: Storage: Cold Storage, 33-38 Degrees Fahrenheit

Citation:

Barner, Jim. 2007. Propagation protocol for production of Propagules (seeds, cuttings, poles, etc.) Melica californica Scribn. 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.