Seed identification

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  1. portholePirate

    portholePirate Member

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    Howdy friends! I was wondering if anyone has any ideas regarding the identity of the plant seed pictured below. It was recently found, among many, lying along the pathway of snowy railroad tracks in upstate NY. The seed looks and feels like a peanut, and has a slick, transparent skin that can be peeled away. Thanks!
     

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    saltcedar Rising Contributor 10 Years

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  3. Ron B

    Ron B Paragon of Plants 10 Years

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    Yes, if it fell off a train it could be a field crop such as that one.
     
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    sepo Active Member 10 Years

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    The size of it is not quite clear, but it could be Phaseolus vulgaris L.
     
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    Eric La Fountaine Contributor Forums Moderator 10 Years

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    It would be hard to ID it for sure, unless you can get it to sprout. Considering agriculture and shipping, my guess is Glycine max.
     
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