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Gomphrena globosa

Species category

Flower, Weed

Common name

common globe amaranth

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

Coil

Size

  • Length 1.5–1.8 mm
  • Width 1.5–1.8 mm
  • Thickness 0.5–0.7 mm

Color

Light brown

Texture

Smooth

Other structures

FruitFruit:
A mature ovary and any associated parts.
 coat covered with woolly hairs.

Identification notes

RadicleRadicle:
The rudimentary root of the embryo, developing into the primary root after emergence from the seed coat.
 lobe extends beyond the circular margin.

Noxious weed seed categories

Not listed

AOSA examination list

Not included

Nomenclature

Family

Amaranthaceae

Valid name

Gomphrena globosa L.

Gomphrena globosa. Seeds with a fruit coat covered with woolly hairs.
Gomphrena globosa. Seeds with a fruit coat covered with woolly hairs.
Gomphrena globosa. Seeds with a radicle lobe that extends beyond the circular margin.
Gomphrena globosa. Seeds with a radicle lobe that extends beyond the circular margin.