Anthoxanthum nivale

Anthoxanthum nivale

Native to:
DR Congo | Kenya | Rwanda | Tanzania | Uganda
Anthoxanthum nivale

GBIF: Eric B. Knox

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Poaceae
Genus:
Anthoxanthum
Species:
Anthoxanthum nivale

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Forb/herb
Height:
15 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Low
Bloom Months:
jun,jul,aug

Garden & Ecology Notes

Deer Resistant:
Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
Germination Time:
14–30 days
Notes:
Requires cool temperatures and light for germination; adapted to short alpine growing seasons with extended snowmelt moisture.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI