Delphinium bicolor

Species category

Flower

Common name

little larkspur

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

Irregularly blocky

Size

  • Length 1.75 mm
  • Width 1 mm
  • Thickness 1 mm

Color

Black with a gray-yellow edge

Texture

Side surfaces are wavy with tiny reticulations.

Other structures

Edges covered with thick gelatinous material.

Identification notes

Seed is blocky with irregular shape. The junctions of two flat surfaces are covered with a dull gray material.

Noxious weed seed categories

Not listed

AOSA examination list

Not included

Nomenclature

Family

Ranunculaceae

Valid name

Delphinium bicolor Nutt.

 Delphinium bicolor.  Seeds are black with a gray-yellow edge. 
Delphinium bicolor. Seeds are black with a gray-yellow edge. 
 Delphinium bicolor.  Seed edges are covered with thick gelatinous material. 
Delphinium bicolor. Seed edges are covered with thick gelatinous material.