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Apr 2, 2016 9:53 PM CST
Name: Daisy I
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Apr 4, 2016 2:36 PM CST
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Name: Keith
Long Island, NY (Zone 7a)
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keithp2012 said:I got a packet of seeds from Ebay labeled Lithop seeds. I planted them in a covered container in cactus soil after storing them a year in my fridge, and within 3 days they germinated! They seemed to do poorly covered and better with no cover, which makes me wonder if they are even a cacti or succulent as the seedlings need high moisture. The seeds are tiny, brown, with papery sides. And clue to i.d.?
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Would the seeds be considered "winged", that could help with id.
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Apr 4, 2016 3:49 PM CST
Name: greene
Savannah, GA (Sunset 28) (Zone 8b)
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Have you checked the Seed Site?
http://theseedsite.co.uk/db1.h...

When you take photos it would be helpful if you put something recognizable (such as a coin or pen) in the picture so we know the size. Telling us that it is the size of 🍂 does not help because each of us may have our screen set to a different size.

Hope you can find the identity soon. Thumbs up
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Jun 11, 2016 4:44 PM CST
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Name: Keith
Long Island, NY (Zone 7a)
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I moved the seedlings outdoors and within 3 days new growth from underground sprouted! I still don't know what these are?
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Jun 11, 2016 7:40 PM CST
Name: Carol
Santa Ana, ca
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I can't help, but this is a mystery that intrigues me (and convinces me never to buy seed on E-bay).
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Jul 15, 2016 12:36 PM CST
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Name: Keith
Long Island, NY (Zone 7a)
Zinnias Plays in the sandbox Roses Lover of wildlife (Raccoon badge) Plant Lover: Loves 'em all! Organic Gardener
Region: New York Native Plants and Wildflowers Lilies Seed Starter Spiders! Enjoys or suffers hot summers
I finally got the answer, I'm surprised nobody guessed it earlier!

It's Dianthus! My flower has a green hue in the middle. This seed is from China.

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