Arachis hypogaea

Species category

Agricultural

Common name

peanut

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

OvalOval:
Broadly elliptic.

Size

  • Length: 8 mm
  • Width: 8 mm
  • Thickness: 8 mm

Color

Brown

Texture

Smooth

Other structures

Seed coatSeed coat:
The protective covering of a seed usually composed of the inner and outer integuments. Also called the testa.
is thin and fragile.

Identification notes

Seeds are borne in podsPod:
A dehiscent fruit produced by leguminous plants (beans, peas). Also known as a legume.
and must be carefully extracted before planting. Much damage to the seed coatSeed coat:
The protective covering of a seed usually composed of the inner and outer integuments. Also called the testa.
can occur in the harvesting process.

Noxious weed seed categories

Not listed

AOSA examination list

Included

More information

For more information, see ISMA fact sheet.

Nomenclature

Family

Fabaceae

Valid name

Arachis hypogaea L.

 Arachis hypogaea.  True seeds with fragile seed coats, borne in pods.
Arachis hypogaea. True seeds with fragile seed coats, borne in pods.