Eragrostis caroliniana (Gramineae)

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Eragrostis caroliniana
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The Eragrostis caroliniana plant species is found in Europe to Eastern N. America. It is a member of the Gramineae family.

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Latin Name:  Eragrostis caroliniana
Family:  Gramineae
Author:  (Spreng.)Scribn.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.5   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Sandy shores, ditches and disturbed habitats, mainly on sandy soils[50].

Propagation Notes: Seed - sow early spring in a greenhouse and only just cover the seed. Germination should take place within 2 weeks. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and plant them out after the last expected frosts. The seed can also be sown in situ in mid to late spring, though in a cool summer it may fail to ripen many seeds[162].

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