Yerba mansa

Anemopsis californica

Plant type:
Forb
Lifecycle:
Perennial
Growing season:
Cool
Cover:
NA
Seedling rate:
NA

Soil

Acceptable soil conditions:
Clay,
Loam,
Silt,
Sand
Soil Conditions:
Acidic
Alkaline
CaCO3 tolerant
Salt

Location

Min elevation:
200
Max elevation:
7500
Counties:
Clark,
Esmeralda,
Lincoln,
Nye,
White Pine

Reproduction & Growth

Growth rate:
High
Germination overall:
NA
Germination rate:
NA
Germination requirements:
1
Reproduction:
High
Establishment:
High
Lifespan:
NA
Survival:
High

Ecological

Best suited for these site conditions:
Cold
Disturbance
Fire
Flooding
Riparian
Best suited for these management goals:
Erosion control
Pollinator habitat
Weed management
Wildlife habitat

Additional Information

Warning:
tends to be weedy
Commercial availability:
Available
Notes:
Seed germination is heat (~100F) and moisture dependent, can reproduce asexually through rhizomes
Citations:

Kleitz et al 2003, Anderson & Roderick 2010, Pavek 2011, Buck-Diaz 2012, Felger & Rutger 2016, Calflora 2018, PondInformer 2021

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