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

Cylindrical

Size

• Length 1.5–2 mm
• Width 0.4–0.9 mm
• Thickness 0.4–0.9 mm

Color

Light brown

Texture

ScurfyScurf:
Having flakes on the surface.

Other structures

Ribs are longitudinal and large. Seed may be pointed at the basalBasal:
The base of the fruit or seed opposite the apical end.
end.

Family

Pontederiaceae

Valid name

Eichhornia azurea (Sw.) Kunth