Alopecurus baptarrhenius

Alopecurus baptarrhenius

Native to:
Ethiopia

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Poaceae
Genus:
Alopecurus
Species:
Alopecurus baptarrhenius

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Forb/herb
Height:
60 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Low
Bloom Months:
may,jun,jul
Bloom Colors:
green

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 light for germination. Seeds germinate best with fluctuating temperatures and moist conditions.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI