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The Cous Biscuitroot (Cous) is generally described as a perennial forb/herb. This is native to the U.S. (United States) has its most active growth period in the spring . The Cous Biscuitroot (Cous) has green foliage and inconspicuous yellow flowers, with a moderate amount of conspicuous brown fruits or seeds. The greatest bloom is usually observed in the early spring, with fruit and seed production starting in the spring and continuing until spring. Leaves are not retained year to year. The Cous Biscuitroot (Cous) has a short life span relative to most other plant species and a rapid growth rate.
The Cous Biscuitroot (Cous) is not commonly available from nurseries, garden stores and other plant dealers and distributors. It can be propagated by seed, tubers. It has a slow ability to spread through seed production and the seedlings have medium vigor. Note that cold stratification is not required for seed germination and the plant cannot survive exposure to temperatures below -28°F. has high tolerance to drought and restricted water conditions.
| Category | |
|---|---|
| Growth Rate | Rapid |
| General Type | Forb/herb |
| Growth Period | Spring |
| Growth Duration | Perennial |
| Lifespan | Short |
| Plant Nativity | Native to U.S. |
| Commercial Availability | No Known Source |
| Bloom Period | Early Spring |
|---|---|
| Displays Fall Colors | No |
| Shape/Growth Form | Rhizomatous |
| Drought Tolerance | High |
| Shade Tolerance | Intolerant |
| Height When Mature | 0.8 |
| Vegetative Spread | Slow |
| Flower Color | Yellow |
| Flower Conspicuousness | Yes |
| Fruit/Seed Abundance | Medium |
| Fruit/Seed Seasonality | Spring Spring |
| Seed Spread Rate | Slow |
| Propagations (Ways to Grow) | Seed, Tubers |
|---|---|
| Moisture Requirements | Low |
| Cold Stratification Required | No |
| Minimum Temperature | -28 |
| Soil Depth for Roots | 10 |
| Toxic to Nearby Plants | No |
| Toxic to Livestock | No |
| After-Harvest Regrowth Rate | Slow |
| After-Harvest Resprout Ability | No |
| Responds to Coppicing | No |
| pH Range | 6–8.5 pH |
|---|---|
| Precipitation Range | 8–8 inches/yr |
| Planting Density | 1700–4800 indiv./acre |
| Soil Textures | Coarse, Medium |
| Soil Depth for Roots | 10 |
| Minimum Frost-Free Days | 105 day(s) |
| Salinity Tolerance | Low |
| CaCO3 Tolerance | Medium |
| Leaf Retention | No |
|---|---|
| Palatability | Medium |
| Fire Resistant | No |
| Causes Livestock Bloating | None |
Source: USDA, NRCS, PLANTS Database, plants.usda.gov.
National Plant Data Center, Baton Rouge, LA 70874-4490 USA
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