> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://qurantalk.gitbook.io/problems-in-christianity/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://qurantalk.gitbook.io/problems-in-christianity/gospel-contradictions/the-smallest-seed.md). # The smallest seed Mark 4 30 Again he said, “What shall we say the kingdom of God is like, or what parable shall we use to describe it? **31 It is like a mustard seed, which is the smallest of all seeds on earth.** 32 Yet when planted, it grows and becomes the largest of all garden plants, with such big branches that the birds can perch in its shade.” The smallest seeds are those of epiphytic (non-parasitic plants growing on others) orchids, at 992.25 million seeds/g (28,129.81 million/oz) (cf. grass pollens at up to 170.1 billion grains/g or 6 billion grains/oz).