Seed Study - Heterotheca villosa
Heterotheca villosa (Chrysopsis villosa) - Hairy False Goldenaster NPS Photo Species: Heterotheca villosa (Chrysopsis villosa) Seedling Identification: Small rounded cotyledons and spatulate leaves that are dull green and have very long coarse hair. Heterotheca villosa – hairy false golden aster Average number of good seeds per gram bulk matter: 516 Average number of good seeds per gram cleaned: n.m. Commercial estimates of seeds per gram: 1764 Percent seed: n.m. Percent live: n.m. Collection dates: August 31 Collection effort: 4.4 grams in 6 person hours Collection notes: Easy to collect and abundant. Cleaning notes: Bulk measurement seed was off the stalks but had lots of bracts in it. |
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The Star Lilly (Leucocrinum montanum) has several common names including sand lily, sage lily, mountain lily, wild tuberose, and Star-of-Bethlehem. The word Leucocrinum comes from Greek meaning "white lily." More...