Re: Echinops seed


In a message dated 3/10/2002 9:06:48 PM Central Standard Time, 
VBouffard@aol.com writes:


> I have seed for Echinops tienschanicum that is in the form of large bristly 
> tufts.  (Awns?)  I can't figure out exactly what part is the seed.  It all 
> looks like chaff.  Could someone tell me what the seed looks like?
> 

Seeds for echinops are large, the seed should be smooth and most likely a tan 
color. 
Maybe you do not have any seed?  In that case all you end up with is all the 
hairs and the bracts for the flower.

Paul

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