Planting unit

NutletNutlet:
A small, dry, indehiscent carpel of a fruit, usually composed of one quarter of the fruit with each enclosing a single seed (e.g. mints).

Shape

D-shaped

Size

• Length: 5.5–6 mm
• Width: 5–5.5 mm
• Thickness: 4.5–5 mm

Color

Black-mottled

Texture

Dull

Other structures

Large, heart-shaped attachment area which is flat and light colored.

Family

Boraginaceae

Valid name

Cerinthe major L.