Codonopsis pilosula

Species category

Flower, Weed

Common name

bellflower

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 oblong

Size

  • Length: 1–1.9 mm
  • Width: 0.5–0.9 mm
  • Thickness: 0.5–0.9 mm

Color

Light to dark brown

Texture

Shiny with very fine longitudinal lines

Other structures

HilumHilum:
The scar on the seed coat at the place of its detachment from the seed stalk (funiculus).
is usually located at the end of the ovalOval:
Broadly elliptic.
.

Identification notes

Seed shape is irregular.

Noxious weed seed categories

Not listed

AOSA examination list

Not included

Nomenclature

Family

Campanulaceae

Valid name

Codonopsis pilosula (Franch.) Nannf.

 Codonopsis pilosula.  Seeds are shiny with very fine longitudinal lines.
Codonopsis pilosula. Seeds are shiny with very fine longitudinal lines.