Oenothera coronopifolia

Species category

Flower, Weed

Common name

crownleaf evening primrose

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

Irregularly triangular

Size

  • Length 1–1.2 mm
  • Width 0.7–0.8 mm
  • Thickness 0.5–0.8 mm

Color

Brown

Texture

ReticulatedReticulated:
Resembling a net or network, especially having veins, fibers, or lines crossing the surface.  

Other structures

Scurfy and rough appearance with some orange spots

Identification notes

Surfaces often rounded, with sharp edges between surfaces.

Noxious weed seed categories

State Noxious Weed: Hawaii

AOSA examination list

Not included

Nomenclature

Family

Onagraceae

Valid name

Oenothera coronopifolia Torr. & A. Gray

Synonyms

Anogra coronopifolia (Torr. & A. Gray) Britton

 Oenothera coronopifolia.  Scurfy rough seeds.
Oenothera coronopifolia. Scurfy rough seeds.