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Field Notes

Description:

I'm not sure if these are wet plant seeds or eggs. Any help with an ID would be appreciated.

Habitat:

Plant along the Stream Trail, Redwood Regional Park, Oakland, CA.

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (8)
misako
No problem Yuko--I will investigate the plants again to see if I can get more photos to help with identification.
YukoChartraw
Sorry, Misako! I was not suggesting the ID in my comment. I was just commenting that it looked like Chia seeds. I hope some expert can help you with the ID more accurately.
misako
It is my first time too claudiadurand1999!
misako
Thank you for the ID YukoChartraw!
YukoChartraw
Yes! It's very high in omega-3 fatty acid, and when mixed with water, it forms gel. But it's more known for the Chia Pets, I think. :) Here's the info: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Salvia_hispanica
misako
Seema and YukoChartraw--are they plant seeds?
Seema
chia sedds! I have just communicated a review paper on it..got to know about its great gelling ability..indeed this mass looks like that
YukoChartraw
This is a great series! The 1st photo looks like Chia seeds soaked in water (which I eat every day). :-)

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PublishedNovember 19, 2012

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