Prosopis elata

Species category

Weed

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

Irregularly ovalOval:
Broadly elliptic.

Size

  • Length 4.5–5 mm
  • Width 3.5–4 mm
  • Thickness 1.2–1.5 mm

Color

Brown

Texture

Shiny and wrinkled

Other structures

HilumHilum:
The scar on the seed coat at the place of its detachment from the seed stalk (funiculus).
is at base with a small lateral protrusion.

Identification notes

Circular line between the margin and center. The line is faint.

Noxious weed seed categories

Federal

Learn more on ITP's Federal Noxious Weed Disseminules tool, listed under Neltuma elata.

AOSA examination list

Not included

Nomenclature

Family

Fabaceae

Valid name

Prosopis elata (Burkart) Burkart

 Prosopis elata.  Hilum at base. Photo by Julia Scher, USDA-APHIS-PPQ.
Prosopis elata. Hilum at base. Photo by Julia Scher, USDA-APHIS-PPQ.
 Prosopis elata.  Shiny and wrinkled true seeds. Photo by Julia Scher, USDA-APHIS-PPQ.
Prosopis elata. Shiny and wrinkled true seeds. Photo by Julia Scher, USDA-APHIS-PPQ.
 Prosopis elata.  Seeds in pods. Photo by Julia Scher, USDA-APHIS-PPQ.
Prosopis elata. Seeds in pods. Photo by Julia Scher, USDA-APHIS-PPQ.
 Prosopis elata.  Seeds in pods. Photo by Julia Scher, USDA-APHIS-PPQ.
Prosopis elata. Seeds in pods. Photo by Julia Scher, USDA-APHIS-PPQ.