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Mystery Seed of the Week 231

Our mystery seeds this week also have an unusual appearance.

mystery-seed-231-pods-clearIn the pod they look like small, bumpy snails.

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Here’s a closer look. The color might be a bit light, because these are probably not quite mature.

Do you recognize what plant these seeds are from? If you choose to, please leave a comment with your ideas.

Mystery seed answers and new Mystery seeds are posted on Tuesdays.

Edit:  The answer is now posted.

Mystery Seed of the Week 230

Our mystery seeds this week hardly look like seeds.

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The seed pods with immature seeds looks more like it is filled with insects or mites.

mystery-seed-230-pod-openedHere’s a seed pod opened up somewhat.

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The mature seed is reddish-brown one with distinct ridges towards the center of the photo. Doesn’t it look like an insect grub? Mealy bug? Nope, that is a seed.

Do you recognize what plant these insect-like seeds are from? If you choose to, please leave a comment with your ideas.

Mystery seed answers and new Mystery seeds are posted on Tuesdays.

Edit:  The answer is now posted.

Mystery Seed of the Week 229

Our mystery seeds this week are from a common plant.

mystery-seeds-229-theseThe seeds have a collar-like structure around them.

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They are found in these delightful seed pods.

Do you recognize what plant these seeds are from? If you choose to, please leave a comment with your ideas.

Mystery seed answers and new Mystery seeds are posted on Tuesdays.

Edit:  The answer is now posted.

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