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We have very little information on this species and do not know if it will be hardy in Britain, though judging by its native range it should succeed outdoors in most parts of this country. The following notes are based on the general needs of the genus. Succeeds in sun or shade in a moist well-drained soil[200].
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Seed - sow in situ in early spring to early summer.
 
Seed - sow in situ in early spring to early summer.
  

Revision as of 11:56, 23 April 2012

Taxonomy

Description

Bloom Period

Distribution

Habitat

Bog Garden; Cultivated Beds;

Uses

Propagation

We have very little information on this species and do not know if it will be hardy in Britain, though judging by its native range it should succeed outdoors in most parts of this country. The following notes are based on the general needs of the genus. Succeeds in sun or shade in a moist well-drained soil[200].

Seed - sow in situ in early spring to early summer.

Photo Gallery

References

Seed

Abbreviation: BRCA

Seed sample from: 2008

Average measurement: 14.6 x 1.5 x 1.5

Measurement range: L: 13.5 – 16 W: 1.1 – 1.8 D: 1.2 - 2

Features

Shape: Inner seed is about ½ the size of its husk, and brown.

Color:Seed husk tan, tending to be whiter toward hilium, and browner towards awn.

Surface:Hilium is somewhat glossy, while rest of husk is very hairy. Awn is brown and straight. Surface of seed longitudinally striate and glossy.

Latitudinal cross section: elliptical BRCA lat.png

Longitudinal cross section: elliptical BRCA long.png