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RESEARCH LITERATURE

The Research Literature database was created and funded by the Florida Wildflower Foundation. Use the search features below to find scientific articles on native wildflowers that are commercially available or used in restoration projects.

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Seed germination strategies of species with restoration potential in a fire-maintained pine savanna

Author(s): K. L. Coffey and L. K. Kirkman

Month: Jul
Year: 2006

Journal: Natural Areas Journal
Volume: 26
Issue: 3
Pages: 289-299

Article Topic(s): Germination
Research Setting(s): Longleaf pine, Savanna

Species Referenced: Solidago odora (Anisescented goldenrod),

Abstract

In a seed bank longevity experiment, Solidago odora seeds had a viability of 34% after one year of burial and 12% after 2 years of burial. Vernonia angustifolia seeds had a viability of 5% after one year of burial and less than 1% after 2 years of burial.

Suggested Citation

K. L. Coffey and L. K. Kirkman. "Seed germination strategies of species with restoration potential in a fire-maintained pine savanna." Natural Areas Journal 26.3 (2006): 289-299.

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