Gypsophila muralis

Species category

Flower, Weed

Common name

low baby's-breath

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 1.1–1.5 mm
  • Width 1.5–1.6 mm
  • Thickness 0.6–0.8 mm

Color

Black

Texture

Rectangular tubercles are arranged in circumferential rows.

Other structures

Raised ridge around the lower half of the hilumHilum:
The scar on the seed coat at the place of its detachment from the seed stalk (funiculus).

Identification notes

Occasional seeds of a light brown color are found.

Noxious weed seed categories

Not listed

AOSA examination list

Not included

Nomenclature

Family

Caryophyllaceae

Valid name

Gypsophila muralis L.

Synonyms

Psammophiliella muralis (L.) Ikonn.

 Gypsophila muralis.  Black seeds with an occasional seed of a light brown color. 
Gypsophila muralis. Black seeds with an occasional seed of a light brown color.