Weed
Cape tulip
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.
Irregularly triangular
Black with dark brown ridges
RugoseRugose:
Having veinlets sunken and areas in between raised. Wrinkled.
with sharp ridges
HilumHilum:
The scar on the seed coat at the place of its detachment from the seed stalk (funiculus).
is at the intersection of three ridges.
RugoseRugose:
Having veinlets sunken and areas in between raised. Wrinkled. with sides uniform without secondary ridges.
Federal
Learn more about Moraea spp. on ITP's Federal Noxious Weed Disseminules tool.
Not included
Iridaceae
Moraea Mill.
Homeria Vent.
