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	(Vegetative Stage. First node) Two small scale leaves appear first and the nodes where they occur are not counted First fully unfolded leaf comprises a pair of leaflets only. (These may be tendrils on semi-leafless cultivars.)
GS 101

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	(Vegetative Stage of Second node) Second leaf comprising a pair of leaflets and a simple tendril
GS 102

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	(Reproductive Stage. Enclosed bud) Growing point pulled open to show small flower buds enclosed. Reproductive development (flowering and podding) applies to the first fertile flower or podding truss.
GS 201

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	(Reproductive Stage. Pod fill) Green seeds fill the pod cavity.
GS 207

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	Lower pods dry and brown, seed dry. Middle pods yellow and wrinkled, seed 'rubbery'. Upper pods green and wrinkled.
GS 301

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