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Family: Poaceae   Grass Family
Plant group comprising one of the largest families of flowering plants. Formerly referred to as Graminae.

Genus: Aegilops   Goatgrass
Winter annuals closely related to and resembling winter wheat (sometines grouped with the genus Triticum). Tribe Triticeae.

Scientific Name: Aegilops L.
Common Name(s): Goatgrass
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Caption: Seed of goatgrass, species unconfirmed but most likely that of jointed goatgrass (Aegilops cylindrica).

ID: Hrb-AEGSS-001
Source: 35mm slide (photo)
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Keyword(s): seed