This plant is a bit of a mystery itself.
It showed up in our yard and so we decided to let it grow. You can discover some interesting things that way.
Perhaps the pod the seeds were found in will help you identify it. Any guesses?
Edit: The answer is now posted.
Our tiny mystery seeds from last week were from the Moroccan toadflax, Linaria maroccana.
Moroccan toadflax are wildflowers that vaguely resemble snapdragons.
They come in a variety of colors, from white to deep fuchsia.
Although they are originally from Morocco, as the common name suggests, they are easy to grow and naturalize readily in some areas. Here in the Sonoran Desert region of Arizona they bloom in the spring.
The leaves are narrow, and the plant tends to grow as a single upright stem about 14 to 18 inches tall.
Certain native bees seem to really like them.
Does Moroccan toadflax grow where you live?
These mystery seeds are definitely some of the tiniest I have ever photographed.
Will seeing the seed pods help?
It is amazing such tiny seeds can grow into a plant. Do you know which one it is?
Edit: The answer is now posted.
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