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

OvalOval:
Broadly elliptic.

Size

• Length 5–5.2 mm
• Width 4–4.1 mm
• Thickness 2–2.2 mm

Color

Brown or light brown

Texture

Smooth and shiny

Other structures

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

Family

Fabaceae

Valid name

Prosopis alpataco Phil.