Difference between revisions of "Danthonia californica"

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'''Average Measurement:''' 3.5 x 1.5 x 0.9
 
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'''Measurement Range:''' L: 3.25 - 3.75, W: 1.3 - 1.75, D: 0.75 - 1.1
  
 
====Features====  
 
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Revision as of 20:35, 5 March 2012

Seed

Abbreviation: DACA

Seed sample from: 2011

Average Measurement: 3.5 x 1.5 x 0.9

Measurement Range: L: 3.25 - 3.75, W: 1.3 - 1.75, D: 0.75 - 1.1

Features

Shape: Seed tapered at ends, hilum flared into two points.

Color: Seed light brown.

Surface: One seed face has a groove that runs longitudinally almost entire length of seed. The opposite seed face has a depression that forms an elliptical ridge. Seed is very finely textured with longitudinal lines and is slightly shiny.

Latitudinal Cross Section: elliptical DACA lat.png

Longitudinal Cross Section: elliptical DACA long.png

Danthonia californica
Danthonia californica


Basic Explanations and Assumptions:

The dimensions for the seeds are length x width x depth. The location of the hilum is used as the base of the seed, and the length is measured from hilum to the opposite apex. Where a style is present, the length is measured from the hilum to the bottom of the style. Width is measured at a right angle to the length at the widest part. Depth is measured at a right angle to the intersection of height and width lines.

Measurements included are the mean average for each measurement of ten separate seeds.

All measurements in millimeters unless otherwise noted.