Planting unit

True seedTrue seed:
A mature fertilized ovule consisting of an embryo, with or without and external food reserve (e.g., endosperm) enclosed by the testa.

Shape

OvalOval:
Broadly elliptic.
or spatulateSpatulate:
Having a narrow base and rounded apex. Pear-shaped.

Size

• Length 1.8–2 mm
• Width 1.2–1.5 mm
• Thickness 1–1.1 mm

Color

Dark gray

Texture

Reticulations radiate from the hilumHilum:
The scar on the seed coat at the place of its detachment from the seed stalk (funiculus).
on the ventralVentral:
Adaxial; of the side of an organ facing the axis (compare dorsal).
side and longitudinally on the dorsalDorsal:
Upper side or back of a seed or fruit.
side.

Other structures

Strong longitudinal rib is in the center of the ventralVentral:
Adaxial; of the side of an organ facing the axis (compare dorsal).
side passing through the central hilumHilum:
The scar on the seed coat at the place of its detachment from the seed stalk (funiculus).
.

Family

Caryophyllaceae

Valid name

Dianthus plumarius L.

Synonyms

Dianthus plumarius L. var. semperflorens hort.