Propagation protocol for blackbrush: (Coleogyne ramosissima Torr. [Rosaceae])

Blackbrush (Coleogyne ramosissima Torr. [Rosaceae]) is a major community type throughout the southern Great Basin, Colorado Plateau, and into the deserts of the southwestern US. This species does not readily regenerate following large fire events. At Joshua Tree National Park, we grow blackbrush fro...

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Published inNative plants journal Vol. 13; no. 3; pp. 201 - 203
Main Author Graham, Jean
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Madison University of Wisconsin Press 01.10.2012
Subjects
Deserts
Germination
National parks
Native plants
Plant propagation
Planting
Plants
Reforestation
Seedlings
Seeds
Shrubs
Trees
Vegetation
United States > US
Colorado Plateau
Great Basin
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Summary:Blackbrush (Coleogyne ramosissima Torr. [Rosaceae]) is a major community type throughout the southern Great Basin, Colorado Plateau, and into the deserts of the southwestern US. This species does not readily regenerate following large fire events. At Joshua Tree National Park, we grow blackbrush from seeds for our restoration projects because it binds soil against erosion and provides shelter for understory vegetation, especially native annuals. Blackbrush is a dominant component of the vegetation in the northwestern portion of the park and is important to wildlife. Seeds are subjected to a brief stratification and germinante are planted individually into containers at the cotyledon stage. Seedlings are ready for outplanting in 9 to 12 mo.
ISSN:1522-8339
1548-4785
DOI:10.3368/npj.13.3.201