Gypsophila elegans

Species category

Flower, Weed

Common name

showy baby's-breath

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

Coil

Size

  • Length 1–1.2 mm
  • Width 1.3–1.5 mm
  • Thickness 0.5–0.6 mm 

Color

Black

Texture

Rectangular tubercles are arranged in circumferential rows.

Other structures

Large depression for the hilumHilum:
The scar on the seed coat at the place of its detachment from the seed stalk (funiculus).
on the margin

Identification notes

Cushions on either side of the hilumHilum:
The scar on the seed coat at the place of its detachment from the seed stalk (funiculus).
are small.

Noxious weed seed categories

Not included

AOSA examination list

Not included

Nomenclature

Family

Caryophyllaceae

Valid name

Gypsophila elegans M. Bieb.

Synonyms

Gypsophila elegans M. Bieb. var. elegans

 Gypsophila elegans.  Seeds with small cushions on either side of the hilum.
Gypsophila elegans. Seeds with small cushions on either side of the hilum.