Abstract

ARC Mountain View June grass, Koleria macrantha (Ledeb.) J.A. Schultes, also called Koeleria cristata L., Koeleria gracilis Pers. or Koeleria nitida Nutt. (Looman 1978), is a June grass cultivar developed for reclamation and revegetation of disturbed sites. This is the first June grass cultivar released for commercial production by the Alberta Research Council. This cultivar is adapted to the prairie grassland and foothills where it can establish and grow well and produce viable seed. Field observations indicate that ARC Mountain View June grass can tolerate drought and winter conditions of the Canadian prairies and the foothills of Alberta. Key words: June grass, Koleria macrantha, Koeleria cristata, reclamation, revegetation, cultivar description, native grasses

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