#chufa

It is one of those quirks in genetics, like humans having a sixth finger or clef chin, is a dominant trait but is also very rare. Gender has nothing to do with the odds. It's less frowned upon for females to have and display theirs.

A small hint might be visible at birth but at puberty it would appear with other ridges. Most, especially those headed for the military and government, would have the ridges removed before anyone outside of the family and the Obsidian Order found out.

If there is a fad for it then high status females might decorate theirs or even get surgery to have one made.

Garak has one, the ridges were removed when he was in the order, a time came on the station where he had Dr Bashir put them back.

Dr Bashir might have figured out Enabrin Tain was Garak's father in the prison camp because Tain also has a chest chufa.

a little picture of Lemon, my Chufagon, reacting to the replacement dark chocolates for the february prompt!

Tigernut @victoryoluebubedaily Tiger nuts, also called chufa, are not actually nuts but small tubers rich in fiber, healthy fats, vitamins, and minerals. They’ve been consumed for centuries and are especially popular for their role in boosting digestive health, improving heart function, and increasing energy levels.One interesting aspect of tiger nuts is their potential benefit in “balancing…