Bolboschoenus grandispicus

Bolboschoenus grandispicus

Native to:
Cape Verde | Guinea-Bissau | Senegal

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Cyperaceae
Genus:
Bolboschoenus
Species:
Bolboschoenus grandispicus

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Geophyte , Forb/herb
Height:
150 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Low
Bloom Months:
may,jun,jul,aug
Bloom Colors:
brown

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
waterfowl, wetland birds
Salt Tolerant:
Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
Germination Time:
7–21 days
Notes:
Requires saturated or flooded conditions and light for germination. Seeds germinate best at warm temperatures after cold stratification.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI