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Aquilegia vulgaris

Species category

Flower, Weed

Common name

European columbine

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.
 (irregular) to moderate D-shaped

Size

  • Length: 2–2.6 mm
  • Width: 1–1.6 mm
  • Thickness: 0.7–0.9 mm

Color

Black

Texture

Mostly granularGranular:
Resembling or consisting of small grains or particles.
 with some smooth areas

Other structures

Distinct ribs

Identification notes

Many seeds wedge-shaped with possible wing on narrow margin.

Noxious weed seed categories

Not listed

AOSA examination list

Not included

Nomenclature

Family

Ranunculaceae

Valid name

Aquilegia vulgaris L.

Aquilegia vulgaris.  Irregularly obovate to moderate D-shaped. true seeds.
Aquilegia vulgaris. Irregularly obovate to moderate D-shaped. true seeds.
Aquilegia vulgaris.  Many seeds are wedge-shaped with a possible wing on the narrow margin.
Aquilegia vulgaris. Many seeds are wedge-shaped with a possible wing on the narrow margin.