Saponaria ocymoides

Species category

Flower, Weed

Common name

rock soapwort

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

Circular

Size

  • Length 1.6–1.8 mm
  • Width 1.6–1.9 mm
  • Thickness 0.5–0.6 mm

Color

Light to dark brown

Texture

TuberculateTuberculate:
Having small pimple-like protuberances.

Other structures

HilumHilum:
The scar on the seed coat at the place of its detachment from the seed stalk (funiculus).
is on the margin with surrounding raised tissue.

Identification notes

Tubercles have black tips and they are arranged in rows parallel to the seed margin.

Noxious weed seed categories

Not listed

AOSA examination list

Not included

Nomenclature

Family

Caryophyllaceae

Valid name

Saponaria ocymoides L.

 Saponaria ocymoides.  True seeds with a hilum that is on raised tissue on the margin.
Saponaria ocymoides. True seeds with a hilum that is on raised tissue on the margin.