Lupinus sparsiflorus

Species category

Flower, Weed

Common name

Coulter's lupine

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 2.5–2.8 mm
  • Width 1.9–2 mm
  • Thickness 1.5–1.8 mm

Color

Light brown with brown mottling

Texture

Smooth

Other structures

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

Identification notes

Some white and yellow streaks in mottling.

Noxious weed seed categories

Not listed

AOSA examination list

Not included

Nomenclature

Family

Fabaceae

Valid name

Lupinus sparsiflorus Benth.

 Lupinus sparsiflorus.  Seeds with some white and yellow streaks in the mottling.
Lupinus sparsiflorus. Seeds with some white and yellow streaks in the mottling.