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Wind Cave National Park
Seed Study - Solidago nemoralis

Species: Solidago nemoralis
Common name: gray goldenrod


Solidago nemoralis – gray goldenrod
Average number of good seeds per gram bulk matter: 460
Average number of good seeds per gram cleaned: 3472
Commercial estimates of seeds per gram: n.a.
Percent seed: n.m.
Percent live: n.m.
Collection dates: October 7 and 20; November 8.
Collection effort: 30 grams in 2 person hours
Collection notes: Easy to collect large amounts.
Cleaning notes: Bulk measurement is as it comes off of the plant often with involucres and bracts. Clean seed was full (not flat) seeds with fluff.

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A picture of Alvin McDonald in his caving hat.

Did You Know?
Alvin McDonald was the first systematic explorer of Wind Cave. He explored the cave from 1890 until his death in 1893.
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Last Updated: September 15, 2007 at 18:01 MST