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Revision as of 10:26, 7 May 2012
Contents
Taxonomy
Description
Bloom Period
Distribution
Habitat
Uses
Propagation
Photo Gallery
References
Seed
Abbreviation: DECE
Average Measurement with husk/awn: 3.4 x 0.8 x 0.8
Average Measurement without husk/awn: 1.8 x 0.6 x 0.6
Measurement Range with husk/awn: L: 2.5 – 4.5, W: 0.5 – 1, D: 0.6 – 1
Measurement Range with husk/awn: L: 1.5 – 2, W: 0.5 – 0.75, D: 0.5 – 0.6
Features
Shape: Seed narrow at hilum and opposite apex, rounded in the middle.
Additional Structures: Lemma thin, and have several nerves running across them. Awn originates from the hilum and is about 1 ½ times the length of the seed body. Hilum bearded with feather like appendage. Palea also thin.
Color: Tan palea and lemma, awn slightly darker brown. Inner seed red-brown, and somewhat transparent.
Surface: Seed finely longitudinally striate and lustrous. Awn finely barbed.
Latitudinal Cross Section: elliptical 
Longitudinal Cross Section: elliptical 
