Leek Seed (Semi-oblong, ovoid, and flattened, one side flat and concave, one side raised, black, rough, fine and dense, irregular network of wrinkles, blunt round tip and sharp base, hard and pungent)

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【Naming】

Leek Seed

n 【Source】n

Mingyi Bielu, Middle Grade

n 【Common Usage Level】n

E

n 【Botanical Origin】n

The dried mature seeds of Garlic Chives Allium tuberosum Rottler., belonging to the Liliaceae family.

n 【Characteristics】n

It is flat oval or somewhat triangular flat oval in shape, one side is flat or slightly concave, the other side is slightly raised, the top is blunt, and the base is slightly sharp, 3~4㎜ long and 2~3㎜ wide. The surface is black. There are irregular reticular wrinkles. The base has a hilum, which is protruding, slightly pointed, and grayish brown. Under a magnifying glass, a longitudinal section shows that the seed coat is thin and wrinkled, the embryo is white and curved, and the endosperm is grayish-white. The texture is hard. The cross-section is grayish-yellow and rich in oil. It has a peculiar odor, tastes spicy, and has a garlic chives flavor when chewed.

n 【Identification】n

The best ones are those that are black, plump, and free of fruit peel impurities.

n 【Category】n

Seeds