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The seeds in the pods of my mimosa look weird with something red around

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  • June 29, 2021 at 9:51 pm Reply
    cocoandaluciacocoandalucia
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    I just bought a house in Andalusia and the seeds in the pods of my mimosa trees look weird, black with a red circle around. Is it normal or is it some kind of parasite?D82D58DF-24E2-4786-8513-4405FFAB9EBD

    July 7, 2021 at 8:44 am Reply
    TomTom
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    Hi cocandalucia, it’s perfectly normal ! That’s the seed of Acacia cyclops (as in, cyclops is the botanical name!). It has those weird strands connecting to the seed as a way to help the seeds spread. It’s very nutritious, so birds swallow the whole thing and then drop the seeds elsewhere in their guano. I think there’s also an appeal for ants, they lug the whole thing near and in their nest and then the seed is free to sprout.

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