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Seeds on woolly socks

Child's feet wearing red socks, walking through grass.

Talk a walk through long grass or an unkempt area to see what types of seeds may be present. Wear the woolly sock over your shoes for safety.

Rights: The University of Waikato Te Whare Wānanga o Waikato

Published: 01 April 2020Size: 3.02 MB

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