Moluccella laevis

Species category

Flower, Weed

Common name

shellflower

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

Triangular

Size

  • Length 3–3.5 mm
  • Width 2–4 mm
  • Thickness 2–4 mm

Color

Light brown or light and dark brown mottled

Texture

GranularGranular:
Resembling or consisting of small grains or particles.

Other structures

Two sides triangular and third side rounded; apexApical:
The distal end of the fruit or seed away from the point of attachment or attachment scar.
triangular.

Identification notes

Edges between sides are sharp ridges.

Noxious weed seed categories

Not listed

AOSA examination list

Not included

Nomenclature

Family

Lamiaceae

Valid name

Moluccella laevis L.

 Moluccella laevis.  Seeds with two triangular sides and a rounded third side.
Moluccella laevis. Seeds with two triangular sides and a rounded third side.