Dianthus deltoides

Species category

Flower, Weed

Common name

maiden pink, meadow pink

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

SpatulateSpatulate:
Having a narrow base and rounded apex. Pear-shaped.

Size

  • Length 1.2–1.5 mm
  • Width 0.9–1 mm
  • Thickness 0.2–0.4 mm

Color

Black

Texture

Coarse reticulations

Other structures

Circular hilumHilum:
The scar on the seed coat at the place of its detachment from the seed stalk (funiculus).
is in the center of the ventralVentral:
Adaxial; of the side of an organ facing the axis (compare dorsal).
side.

Identification notes

Elongated base. Reticulations form lines radiating from the hilumHilum:
The scar on the seed coat at the place of its detachment from the seed stalk (funiculus).
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Noxious weed seed categories

Not listed

AOSA examination list

Not included

Nomenclature

Family

Caryophyllaceae

Valid name

Dianthus deltoides L.

Synonyms

Dianthus deltoides L. ssp. deltoides

 Dianthus deltoides.  Seeds with a circular hilum in the center of the ventral side.
Dianthus deltoides. Seeds with a circular hilum in the center of the ventral side.