Lupinus albicaulis

Species category

Flower

Common name

sicklekeel lupine

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

OvalOval:
Broadly elliptic.

Size

  • Length 4–4.5 mm
  • Width 2.5–3 mm
  • Thickness 2 mm

Color

Black and light brown mottled

Texture

Smooth

Other structures

Color includes black band circling hilumHilum:
The scar on the seed coat at the place of its detachment from the seed stalk (funiculus).
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Identification notes

Large indented hilumHilum:
The scar on the seed coat at the place of its detachment from the seed stalk (funiculus).
off-center at base.

Noxious weed seed categories

Not listed

AOSA examination list

Not included

Nomenclature

Family

Fabaceae

Valid name

Lupinus albicaulis Douglas 

 Lupinus albicaulis.  Seeds with a black band circling the hilum.
Lupinus albicaulis. Seeds with a black band circling the hilum.