Penstemon spectabilis

Species category

Flower, Weed

Common name

showy penstemon

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

Irregular rectangular to triangular

Size

  • Length 1.3–2.3 mm
  • Width 0.9–1.5 mm
  • Thickness 0.8–1 mm

Color

Black

Texture

Rough and stippled

Other structures

Margins between flat surfaces are sometimes ridged.

Identification notes

There is no shape that can completely describe the seed of this species.

Noxious weed seed categories

Not listed

AOSA examination list

Not included

Nomenclature

Family

Plantaginaceae

Valid name

Penstemon spectabilis Thurb. ex A. Gray

 Penstemon spectabilis.  Black true seeds with a very irregular shape.
Penstemon spectabilis. Black true seeds with a very irregular shape.