Eryngium (armatum)
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Betty Young Nurseries Sr Manager Bldg 201, Fort Mason San Francisco, California 94123 415-331-6917 415-331-7521 (fax) byoung@ggnpa.org |
| Family Scientific Name: | Apiaceae | ||
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| Family Common Name: | Carrot Family | ||
| Scientific Name: | Eryngium armatum (Wats.) Coult. & Rose | ||
| Common Name: | Coastal Eryngo | ||
| Species Code: | ERYARM | ||
| Ecotype: | Presidio, California | ||
| General Distribution: | E. armatum is found in coastal flats below 500 feet elevation, from Santa Barbara County to Humboldt County, California. | ||
| Propagation Goal: | plants | ||
| Propagation Method: | seed | ||
| ProductType: | Container (plug) | ||
| Stock Type: | Treeband #5 | ||
| Time To Grow: | 0 | ||
| Target Specifications: | Height: N/A<br> Caliper: N/A<br> Root System: Firm plug in container. | ||
| Propagule Collection: |
Seeds are collected between October 7 th and Decmber 30th. Seed is ovoid in shape and covered with white and green scales at maturity. |
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| Propagule Processing: |
Seed Cleaning:Flower heads are rubbed over sieve No. 12 using a pair of gloves. Storage Conditions: Seeds are kept dry and stored at room temperature. |
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| Pre-Planting Treatments: | Seeds are soaked in fresh water for 24 hours. | ||
| Growing Area Preparation/ Annual Practices for Perennial Crops: |
Fully Controlled Greenhouse. Sowing Method: Transplanting Germinants. Seeds are sown in flats containing Sunshine Mix #4 Aggregate Plus (peat moss, perlite, major and minor nutrients, gypsum, and dolomitic lime). Seeds are mixed with media to sow and are covered. Germination %:58% |
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| Establishment Phase: |
Seedlings are transplanted after germination to individual containers 2x2x5 inch (Treeband #5) containing standard potting mix of peat moss, fir bark, perlite, and sand. |
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| Active Growth Phase: | After seedlings are established, they are placed in the shadehouse for continued growth. | ||
| References: | A California Flora and Supplement, Munz, P., University of California Press, Berkeley and London, 1973. | ||
Citation:
Young, Betty. 2001. Propagation protocol for production of Container (plug) Eryngium armatum (Wats.) Coult. & Rose plants Treeband #5; San Francisco, California. 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.
