Mucilage
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<plantfyi-glossary slug="mucilage"></plantfyi-glossary>Definition
A viscous, gelatinous polysaccharide produced by seeds, roots, bark, and leaves of many plants. Seed mucilage (chia, psyllium, flaxseed) forms a gel when wetted, aiding seed-soil contact and germination. It is used medicinally as a demulcent and in food as a thickener.
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