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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 characteristics of Iris virginica

Author(s): M. D. Morgan

Month: Oct
Year: 1990

Publication Type: Article
Journal: American Midland Naturalist
Volume: 124
Issue: 2
Pages: 209-213

Article Topic(s): Germination, Light
Research Setting(s): Laboratory

Species Referenced: Iris virginica (Virginia iris),

Abstract

Studies the effects of temperature on the germination of Iris virginica. High germination rates were achieved at a 30/20 thermoperiod. Other seed germination traits included a high level of germination synchrony and conditional dormancy.

Suggested Citation

M. D. Morgan. "Seed germination characteristics of Iris virginica." American Midland Naturalist 124.2 (1990): 209-213.

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