counterfeitseeds
nounUK /ˈkaʊntəfɪt siːdz/
US /ˈkaʊntərfɪt siːdz/
Fake seeds that are made to look real but will not grow into good plants.
The farmer was upset to learn that the cheap packets were counterfeitseeds that never sprouted.
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2. Seeds sold with a false brand name or false claims about what kind of plant they produce.
The company was fined for selling counterfeitseeds labeled as rare heirloom tomatoes.
3. Copies of protected seed varieties made and sold without permission from the breeder.
Inspectors found counterfeitseeds of a patented corn variety in the warehouse.
4. Low-quality seeds passed off as high-quality certified seeds to trick buyers.
Tests showed the counterfeitseeds had very low germination rates.