Prosopis humilis

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

ObovateObovate:
Inverted egg shaped with apical end the broadest.

Size

  • Length 7 mm
  • Width 5 mm
  • Thickness 1 mm

Color

Brown

Texture

Dull and smooth

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 small and faint.

Noxious weed seed categories

Federal

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

AOSA examination list

Not included

Nomenclature

Family

Fabaceae

Valid name

Prosopis humilis Gillies ex Hook. & Arn.

 Prosopis humilis.  True seeds with a small, faint circular line between the margin and center. Photo by Julia Scher, USDA-APHIS-PPQ.
Prosopis humilis. True seeds with a small, faint circular line between the margin and center. Photo by Julia Scher, USDA-APHIS-PPQ.
 Prosopis humilis.  Hilum is on the bottom. Photo by Julia Scher, USDA-APHIS-PPQ.
Prosopis humilis. Hilum is on the bottom. Photo by Julia Scher, USDA-APHIS-PPQ.
 Prosopis humilis.  Seeds in pods. Photo by Julia Scher, USDA-APHIS-PPQ.
Prosopis humilis. Seeds in pods. Photo by Julia Scher, USDA-APHIS-PPQ.