Triglochin (concinnum)
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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: | Juncaginaceae | ||
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| Family Common Name: | Arrow-Weed Family | ||
| Scientific Name: | Triglochin concinnum Davy | ||
| Common Name: | Arrow Grass | ||
| Species Code: | TRICON | ||
| Ecotype: | Presidio, California | ||
| General Distribution: | T. concinna is found in coastal salt marsh from British Columbia to Lower California. | ||
| Propagation Goal: | plants | ||
| Propagation Method: | seed | ||
| 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 July 3rd and October 28th. Mature inflorescences are brown. Seed is less than 5 mm long and thread like. |
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| Propagule Processing: |
Seed Cleaning:rub dry fruits between fingers to separate seeds. Storage Conditions: Seeds are kept dry and stored at room temperature. |
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| Pre-Planting Treatments: | Stratify seeds in a refrigerator for 17 days. | ||
| Growing Area Preparation/ Annual Practices for Perennial Crops: |
Shadehouse. 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 lightly covered. Flats are watered in with an automatic mist and irrigation system. Flats are placed on a heated bench. % Germination: 75% |
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| Establishment Phase: |
Seedlings are transplanted after germination to individual containers Treeband #5 (2x2x5 inch) containing standard potting mix of peat moss, fir bark, perlite, and sand. Containers are placed on a heated bench and watered with an automatic mist and irrigation system. |
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| References: | A California Flora and Supplement, Munz, P., University of California Press, Berkeley and London, 1973. | ||
Citation:
Young, Betty. 2002. Propagation protocol for production of Triglochin concinnum Davy plants Treeband #5; San Francisco, California. In: Native Plant Network. URL: https://NativePlantNetwork.org (accessed 2024/05/07). US Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, National Center for Reforestation, Nurseries, and Genetic Resources.
