
Juncus (effusus)
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 |
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Family Scientific Name: | Juncaceae | ||
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Family Common Name: | Rush family | ||
Scientific Name: | Juncus effusus L. | ||
Common Name: | Common rush | ||
Species Code: | JUEF | ||
Ecotype: | BLM, Medford District, Box O Ranch, Medford, Oregon | ||
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 cleaned using a Westrup Model LA-H laboratory brush machine, with a #30 mantel, at medium speed. Seeds are then sized and cleaned using Laboratory Test Sieves, mesh size 70 and 80. Number of Seeds per Pound: 45,360,000, Purity: 75%, X-Ray 100 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 effusus L. seeds USDA FS - R6 Bend Seed Extractory Bend, Oregon. In: Native Plant Network. URL: https://NativePlantNetwork.org (accessed 2025/04/21). US Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, National Center for Reforestation, Nurseries, and Genetic Resources.