Seed Study - Symphyotrichum ericoides
Symphyotrichum ericoides (Aster ericoides) - White Heath Aster NPS Photo Species: Symphyotrichum ericoides (Aster ericoides) Seedling identification: Cotyledons are rounded and often have a purple tint. Primary leaves are ovate, hairy (with longer hairs on the margins) and dark green in color. Symphyotrichum ericoides – heath aster Average number of good seeds per gram bulk matter: 559 Average number of good seeds per gram cleaned: 3324 Commercial estimates of seeds per gram: n.a. Percent seed: n.m. Percent live: 69 Collection dates: November 8 and 22. Collection effort: 40 grams in 3 person hours Collection notes: Relatively easy to collect fair amounts once plants are found. Cleaning notes: Bulk seed measurement was as it comes off of the plant, often with bracts and involucres. Clean seed was hard seed with fluff. |
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