Seedling identification: Cotyledons are fairly small, ovate and purple tinged. Primary leaves are lobed with prominent veins and are purple tinged near the stem.
Verbena bracteata – prostrate vervain Average number of good seeds per gram bulk matter: n.m.
Average number of good seeds per gram cleaned: 1803
Commercial estimates of seeds per gram: n.a.
Percent seed: 74
Percent live: 74
Collection dates: August 30 and September 1.
Collection effort: >4 grams in 3 person hours
Collection notes: Easy to collect in large amounts.
Cleaning notes: Clean seed measurement was obtained using pure seed.
Did You Know? White Penstemon is the most widespread penstemon or beardtongue in the Great Plains. The insides of the blossoms are bearded and often spotted with purple. more...