Lupinus arizonicus

Species category

Flower, Weed

Common name

Arizona 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

Irregularly ovalOval:
Broadly elliptic.

Size

  • Length 2.5–3 mm
  • Width 1.8–2.3 mm
  • Thickness 1–1.5 mm

Color

White and black mottled

Texture

Smooth

Other structures

HilumHilum:
The scar on the seed coat at the place of its detachment from the seed stalk (funiculus).
is off center at 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 arizonicus (S. Watson) S. Watson

 Lupinus arizonicus.  Seeds with an off-center hilum at the base.
Lupinus arizonicus. Seeds with an off-center hilum at the base.