Camelina sativa

Species category

Weed

Common name

false flax, gold-of-pleasure

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: 2.5 mm
  • Width: 1.5 mm
  • Thickness: 1.5 mm

Color

Brown

Texture

Finely reticulate

Other structures

Radicle lobe is long and conspicuous.

Identification notes

Seed is ovalOval:
Broadly elliptic.
in outline. Seed coatSeed coat:
The protective covering of a seed usually composed of the inner and outer integuments. Also called the testa.
is brown and rough. RadicleRadicle:
The rudimentary root of the embryo, developing into the primary root after emergence from the seed coat.
lobe is very outstanding and has a slight twist. Seed has a similar appearance to C. microcarpa but is much larger.

Noxious weed seed categories

Not listed

AOSA examination list

Included

Nomenclature

Family

Brassicaceae

Valid name

Camelina sativa (L.) Crantz

 Camelina sativa . Rough, brown seeds are pictured with pods.
Camelina sativa. Rough, brown seeds are pictured with pods.