Clarkia unguiculata

Species category

Flower, Weed

Common name

elegant clarkia

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

Triangular

Size

  • Length: 1.5–1.8 mm
  • Width: 1–1.1 mm
  • Thickness: 0.5–0.7 mm

Color

Light to dark brown

Texture

ScurfyScurf:
Having flakes on the surface.

Other structures

Few longitudinal ribs

Identification notes

Surface is covered with irregular tubercles or scales.

Noxious weed seed categories

Not listed

AOSA examination list

Not included

Nomenclature

Family

Onagraceae

Valid name

Clarkia unguiculata Lindl.

Synonyms

Clarkia elegans Douglas

 Clarkia unguiculata.  The Seed surface is covered with irregular tubercles or scales.
Clarkia unguiculata. The Seed surface is covered with irregular tubercles or scales.