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Psoralidium tenuiflorum

Species category

Weed

Common name

slimflower scurfpea, scurfpea

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

Discoid

Size

  • Length 4–5 mm
  • Width 3–4 mm
  • Thickness 0.7–0.9 mm

Color

Brown

Texture

Wrinkled

Other structures

HilumHilum:
The scar on the seed coat at the place of its detachment from the seed stalk (funiculus).
 is small, round, and on margin. Area around the hilumHilum:
The scar on the seed coat at the place of its detachment from the seed stalk (funiculus).
 is yellow.

Identification notes

Seeds are borne singly in a podPod:
A dehiscent fruit produced by leguminous plants (beans, peas). Also known as a legume.
 that is white with dark spots.

Noxious weed seed categories

Not listed

AOSA examination list

Not included

Nomenclature

Family

Fabaceae

Valid name

Psoralidium tenuiflorum (Pursh) Rydb.

Synonyms

Psoralidium batesii Rydb.
Psoralea floribunda Nutt. ex Torr. & A. Gray
Psoralea obtusifolia Torr. & A. Gray
Psoralea tenuiflora Pursh
Psoralea tenuiflora Pursh var. bigelovii (Rydb.) J.F. Macbr.
Psoralea tenuiflora Pursh var. floribunda (Nutt. ex Torr. & A. Gray) Rydb.

Psoralidium tenuiflorum. True seeds that are borne singly in a pod that is white with dark spots.
Psoralidium tenuiflorum. True seeds that are borne singly in a pod that is white with dark spots.