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Native grass seed coats ready for planting

February 2024 (approx.)

Detailed Description

Sand dropseed (Sporobolus cryptandrus) seeds coated with a hydrophobic seed coat designed to delay germination being planted in the Northern Arizona University research greenhouse. Photo by Sarah Costanzo (USGS).

Sources/Usage

Public Domain.

Photo by Sarah Costanzo (USGS).

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