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Could be confused with COGRX, but GICA is about ½ the size and does not have sulcus.
 
Could be confused with COGRX, but GICA is about ½ the size and does not have sulcus.
  
'''Latitudinal Cross Section:''' elliptical  
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'''Latitudinal Cross Section:''' elliptical [[File:GICA lat.png]]
  
'''Longitudinal Cross Section:''' obovate
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'''Longitudinal Cross Section:''' obovate [[File:GICA long.png]]

Revision as of 19:13, 6 March 2012

Seed

Abbreviation: GICA

Seed sample from: 2011

Average Measurement: 1.7 x 1.1 x 0.7

Measurement Range: L: 1.2 – 2, W: 0.75 – 1.4, D: 0.5 – 1.1

Features

Shape: Seed narrow at hilium end, broadening at opposite apex. Hilium inconspicuous. Uniformity in shape is not that common, but most seeds take a relatively teardrop shaped.

Color: Seed is brown, very bumpy, and slightly lustrous.

Surface: Seed coat becomes very mucilaginous and stringy when wet.

Could be confused with COGRX, but GICA is about ½ the size and does not have sulcus.

Latitudinal Cross Section: elliptical GICA lat.png

Longitudinal Cross Section: obovate GICA long.png