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Chamaecrista nictitans

Species category

Flower, Weed

Common name

sensitive partridge pea, sensitive plant

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

Skewed square.

Size

  • Length: 2.5–4 mm
  • Width: 2–3 mm
  • Thickness: 1–1.3 mm

Color

Black or brown

Texture

Shiny with rows of dimples

Other structures

HilumHilum:
The scar on the seed coat at the place of its detachment from the seed stalk (funiculus).
 is located at the elongated base corner with the adjacent corner rounded.

Identification notes

Surface is covered with checks or fine cracks.

Noxious weed seed categories

Not listed

AOSA examination list

Not included

Nomenclature

Family

Fabaceae

Valid name

Chamaecrista nictitans (L.) Moench

Chamaecrista nictitans. Seeds' surface is covered with checks or fine cracks. 
Chamaecrista nictitans. Seeds' surface is covered with checks or fine cracks. 
Chamaecrista nictitans. Shiny seeds with rows of dimples.
Chamaecrista nictitans. Shiny seeds with rows of dimples.