Seeds identification

Our Seed Program includes regulations restricting the presence of weed species in seed to help prevent the introduction and spread of new weeds in Canada through seeds. Some weed species can invade agricultural and natural areas, causing serious damage to our economy and environment.

Tools for identifying weed seeds:

Weed seeds fact sheets

These provide images and descriptive information to aid in seed identification. Each plant species fact sheet contains:

  • multiple seed images or drawings
  • feature descriptions
  • similar species comparisons
  • information on potential growth habitats and contamination sources

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