Lupinus confertus

Species category

Flower, Weed

Common name

crowded 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.
or circular

Size

  • Length 2.5–3 mm
  • Width 2–2.5 mm
  • Thickness 1.4–1.6 mm

Color

White; brown and white mottled.

Texture

Smooth

Other structures

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

Identification notes

Some indentations on the surface.

Noxious weed seed categories

Not listed

AOSA examination list

Not included

Nomenclature

Family

Fabaceae

Valid name

Lupinus confertus Kellogg

Synonyms

Lupinus aridus Douglas var. confertus (Kellogg) C.P. Sm.
Lupinus confertus Kellogg var. ramosus (Jeps.) Eastw.
Lupinus lepidus Douglas ex Lindl. ssp. confertus (Kellogg) Detling
Lupinus lepidus Douglas ex Lindl. var. confertus (Kellogg) C.P. Sm.
Lupinus lepidus Douglas ex Lindl. var. ramosus Jeps.

 Lupinus confertus.  Seeds with brown and white mottling.
Lupinus confertus. Seeds with brown and white mottling.