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Mucilage is a thick, gluey substance produced by nearly all plants and some microorganisms.

Description

Mucilage is a polar glycoprotein and an exopolysaccharide.

Mucilage in plants

Mucilage in plants plays a role in the storage of water and food, seed germination, and thickening membranes.

Cacti (and other succulents) and flax seeds especially are rich sources of mucilage.

See also

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