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Silene gallica

Species category

Weed

Common name

common catchfly, windmill catchfly

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

Reniform (kidney-shaped) with concave sides

Size

  • Length 0.6–0.8 mm
  • Width 0.9–1.1 mm
  • Thickness 0.4–0.5 mm

Color

Black

Texture

TuberculateTuberculate:
Having small pimple-like protuberances.

Other structures

HilumHilum:
The scar on the seed coat at the place of its detachment from the seed stalk (funiculus).
 is recessed in concave part of the margin.

Identification notes

Tubercles in rows on the seed margin. They are elongate and radiate toward the hilumHilum:
The scar on the seed coat at the place of its detachment from the seed stalk (funiculus).
 on the concave seed sides.

Noxious weed seed categories

Not listed

AOSA examination list

Not included

More information

For more information, see ISMA fact sheet, Silene spp.

Nomenclature

Family

Caryophyllaceae

Valid name

Silene gallica L.

Synonyms

Silene anglica L.

Silene gallica. True seeds with tubercles in rows that are elongate and radiating toward the hilum. 
Silene gallica. True seeds with tubercles in rows that are elongate and radiating toward the hilum.