Bromus sitchensis var. carinatus

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Seed

Abbreviation: BRCA

Seed sample from: 2008

Average measurement: 14.6 x 1.5 x 1.5

Measurement range: L: 13.5 – 16 W: 1.1 – 1.8 D: 1.2 - 2

Features

Shape: Inner seed is about ½ the size of its husk, and brown.

Color:Seed husk tan, tending to be whiter toward hilium, and browner towards awn.

Surface:Hilium is somewhat glossy, while rest of husk is very hairy. Awn is brown and straight. Surface of seed longitudinally striate and glossy.

Latitudinal cross section: elliptical BRCA lat.png

Longitudinal cross section: elliptical BRCA long.png