Najas flexilis (Willd.) Rostk. & Schmidt var. robusta Morong

Scientific Name: Najas flexilis (Willd.) Rostk. & Schmidt var. robusta Morong


Classification: Plantae/ Tracheobionta / Spermatophyta / Magnoliophyta / Liliopsida / Alismatidae / Najadales / Najadaceae / Najas L./ Najas flexilis (Willd.) Rostk. & Schmidt var. robusta Morong

<i>Najas flexilis</i> (Willd.) Rostk. & Schmidt var. robusta Morong
General Information
Usda SymbolNAFLR
GroupMonocot
Life CycleAnnual
Growth HabitsForb/herb
Native LocationsNAFLR

Plant Guide

Use soil moisture sensors to measure the soil moisture of Najas flexilis (Willd.) Rostk. & Schmidt var. robusta Morong.

Plant Traits

Growth Requirements

Temperature, Minimum (°F)47
Adapted to Coarse Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Fine Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Medium Textured SoilsYes
Anaerobic ToleranceHigh
CaCO3 ToleranceMedium
Cold Stratification RequiredYes
Drought ToleranceNone
Fertility RequirementMedium
Fire ToleranceHigh
Hedge ToleranceNone
Moisture UseHigh
pH, Maximum7.5
pH, Minimum6.5
Planting Density per Acre, Maxim1200
Planting Density per Acre, Minim700
Salinity ToleranceMedium
Shade ToleranceIntermediate


Morphology/Physiology

BloatNone
ToxicityNone
Shape and OrientationSemi-Erect
Nitrogen FixationNone
Resprout AbilityNo
Active Growth PeriodSpring, Summer, Fall
C:N RatioLow
Coppice PotentialNo
Fall ConspicuousNo
Fire ResistantYes
Flower ColorGreen
Flower ConspicuousNo
Foliage ColorGreen
Foliage Porosity SummerPorous
Foliage TextureFine
Fruit/Seed ColorGreen
Fruit/Seed ConspicuousNo
Growth FormColonizing
Growth RateRapid
Height, Mature (feet)2.5
Known AllelopathNo
Leaf RetentionNo
Low Growing GrassNo
Foliage Porosity WinterPorous


Reproduction

Propagated by CuttingsNo
Propagated by SeedYes
Propagated by SodNo
Propagated by SprigsYes
Propagated by TubersNo
Fruit/Seed Period EndFall
Seed Spread RateModerate
Seedling VigorMedium
Small GrainNo
Vegetative Spread RateSlow
Propagated by ContainerNo
Propagated by BulbNo
Propagated by Bare RootNo
Fruit/Seed PersistenceNo
Fruit/Seed Period BeginSummer
Fruit/Seed AbundanceMedium
Commercial AvailabilityRoutinely Available
Bloom PeriodLate Summer
Propagated by CormNo


Suitability/Use

Veneer ProductNo
Pulpwood ProductNo
Post ProductNo
Palatable HumanYes
Nursery Stock ProductNo
Naval Store ProductNo
Lumber ProductNo
Fodder ProductNo
Christmas Tree ProductNo
Berry/Nut/Seed ProductNo

<i>Najas flexilis</i> (Willd.) Rostk. & Schmidt var. robusta Morong

<i>Najas flexilis</i> (Willd.) Rostk. & Schmidt var. robusta Morong

<i>Najas flexilis</i> (Willd.) Rostk. & Schmidt var. robusta Morong

<i>Najas flexilis</i> (Willd.) Rostk. & Schmidt var. robusta Morong

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