Planting unit

AcheneAchene:
A dry, hard, one-chambered, one-seeded indehiscent fruit, as in buckwheat (Fagopyrum) or sunflower (Helianthus). The fruit wall is not united with the seed coat.

Shape

Conical

Size

• Length: 3–4.5 mm
• Width: 1–1.5 mm
• Thickness: 1–1.5 mm

Color

Brown

Texture

Ribbed longitudinally with compressed hairs

Other structures

Ribs extend beyond unit but are connected by thin membranes.

Family

Plumbaginaceae

Valid name

Armeria (DC) Willd.