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

Rectangular

Size

• Length 1.5–2 mm
• Width 1–1.2 mm
• Thickness 0.5–0.8 mm

Color

Yellow with black tubercles

Texture

TuberculateTuberculate:
Having small pimple-like protuberances.

Other structures

HilumHilum:
The scar on the seed coat at the place of its detachment from the seed stalk (funiculus).
is at the corner of the seed.

Family

Fabaceae

Valid name

Medicago polyceratia (L.) Trautv.

Synonyms

Trigonella polyceratia L.