Psathyrotes pilifera
Hairybeast Turtleback
About the plant
What it is and where it grows — not part of any germination protocol.
- Habit
- Annual, Forb/herbPLANTS Database
- Flower
- Yellow, purplishFlora of North America
- Native range
- Arizona, Nevada, UtahGBIF Backbone Taxonomy
Toxicity is noted only where a source states it. No note here is not a finding of safety.
Sources: PLANTS Database — USDA NRCS; Flora of North America — Flora of North America Editorial Committee; GBIF Backbone Taxonomy — Global Biodiversity Information Facility.
This source reports two treatments. Both are shown.
Protocol 1
DerivedN. C. Deno, 1996Difficulty Moderate
Start around March 15, 2027 for a May 3 last frost.
Cold moist stratification
Temperature: 40°F 4°C
Germination happens during step 1; time not stated, 21 days assumed.
67% germination.
Protocol 2
DerivedN. C. Deno, 1996Difficulty High
Sow outdoors and leave it
No stated waiting before sowing.
17% germination.
This source doesn't state how long step 1 lasts.
How each step is done, in Deno’s words, and what Verified and Derived mean.
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