Argemone polyanthemos

Species category

Weed

Common name

crested pricklypoppy

Diagnostic characters

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

Globose

Size

  • Length: 2–2.8 mm
  • Width: 2–2.8 mm
  • Thickness: 2–2.8 mm

Color

Black or brown

Texture

Deep and square reticulations

Other structures

Base of reticulations are shiny.

Identification notes

Ridge extends from hilumHilum:
The scar on the seed coat at the place of its detachment from the seed stalk (funiculus).
to apexApical:
The distal end of the fruit or seed away from the point of attachment or attachment scar.
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Noxious weed seed categories

Not listed

AOSA examination list

Not included

Nomenclature

Family

Papaveraceae

Valid name

Argemone polyanthemos (Fedde) G.B. Ownbey

Synonyms

Argemone intermedia auct. non Sweet
Argemone intermedia Sweet var. polyanthemos Fedde
Argemone platyceras auct. non Link & Otto

 Argemone polyandhemos . Globose true seeds with deep square reticulations.
Argemone polyandhemos. Globose true seeds with deep square reticulations.