Prairie Dropseed (Sporobolus heterolepis)

= Prairie Dropseed (Sporobolus heterolepis) =
Prairie Dropseed (Sporobolus heterolepis) is a perennial warm season grass native to Ontario. It's scent is unique, being described as like fresh popcorn, cilantro or sunflower seeds. Indigenous peoples use the seeds to make flour.Wikipedia Seed has low germination in the wild and on top of that is often eaten by animals.
== Sowing and Reproduction ==
Method
Unclear what is the best method of sowing is for Sporobolus heterolepis, sow on top of soil or plant shallowly in the soil.
Cold Stratification
Prairie Dropseed, like many grasses, does not require cold stratificationPrairie Moon Nursery but some scientific studies have shown that cold dry storage prior to sowing can increase germination.HortTechnology
== Harvesting ==
Fruits containing seeds will easily detach from the stem when they are ripe. Whole stems can be gathered and stripped later, or a hand can be pulled upwards along the stem to detach the ripe seeds straight into a bag or bucket. 
== Storage ==
Leave the seeds and their containers to dry thoroughly and shake or rub them to separate the seeds out. Remove non-seed 
material and store dry in a paper envelope. Wild Plants From Seed
Note that seeds are short lived and after 1 - 2 years should be used, the earlier the better.
== Toxicity ==
Is not known to be toxic to humans, dogs or cats.Plantiago