Schizanthus pinnatus

Species category

Flower, Weed

Common name

poorman's orchid

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

Size

  • Length 1.4–1.6 mm
  • Width 1–1.1 mm
  • Thickness 1–1.1 mm

Color

Black

Texture

TuberculateTuberculate:
Having small pimple-like protuberances.
ridges arranged in circular cones

Other structures

An inconspicuous hilumHilum:
The scar on the seed coat at the place of its detachment from the seed stalk (funiculus).
is on the ventralVentral:
Adaxial; of the side of an organ facing the axis (compare dorsal).
side.

Identification notes

Some seeds may appear dark brown.

Noxious weed seed categories

Not listed

AOSA examination list

Not included

Nomenclature

Family

Solanaceae

Valid name

Schizanthus pinnatus Ruiz & Pav.

 Schizanthus pinnatus.  True seeds with an inconspicuous hilum on the ventral side.
Schizanthus pinnatus. True seeds with an inconspicuous hilum on the ventral side.