Seed Study - Helianthus annuus
Helianthus annuus - Annual Sunflower NPS Photo Species: Helianthus annuus Seedling Identification: Fairly large rounded cotyledons with large, pubescent true leaves. Helianthus annuus – common sunflower Average number of good seeds per gram bulk matter: 74 Average number of good seeds per gram cleaned: 1667 Commercial estimates of seeds per gram: n.a. Percent seed: n.m. Percent live: 62 Collection dates: September 9 and 15 Collection effort: 29 grams in 6 person hours. Collection notes: Easy to collect if large amounts can be found. Seed tend to be damaged by insects so collect more than you think you will need. Cleaning notes: Bulk seed measurement was off the receptacle (disk) but with lots of bracts. Cleaned seed was hard seeds only. |
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