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Prosopis sericantha

Species category

Weed

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 5–5.5 mm
  • Width 4–4.2 mm
  • Thickness 1.5–1.8 mm

Color

Dark brown

Texture

Radial striations

Other structures

HilumHilum:
The scar on the seed coat at the place of its detachment from the seed stalk (funiculus).
 is at base with a small lateral protrusion.

Identification notes

Circular line between the margin and center.

Noxious weed seed categories

Federal 

Learn more on ITP's Federal Noxious Weed Disseminules tool, listed under Neltuma sericantha.

AOSA examination list

Not included

Nomenclature

Family

Fabaceae

Valid name

Prosopis sericantha Gillies ex Hook. & Arn.

Prosopis sericantha . True seeds with a circular line between the margin and center. Photo by Julia Scher, USDA-APHIS-PPQ.
Prosopis sericantha. True seeds with a circular line between the margin and center. Photo by Julia Scher, USDA-APHIS-PPQ.
Prosopis sericantha . True seeds with a protruding hilum at the base. Photo by Julia Scher, USDA-APHIS-PPQ.
Prosopis sericantha. True seeds with a protruding hilum at the base. Photo by Julia Scher, USDA-APHIS-PPQ.
Prosopis sericantha . True seeds in pods. Photo by Julia Scher, USDA-APHIS-PPQ.
Prosopis sericantha. True seeds in pods. Photo by Julia Scher, USDA-APHIS-PPQ.