Planting unit

CaryopsisCaryopsis:
The single-seeded fruit or grain of the grass family (Poaceae); the fruit wall (pericarp) is united with the seed coat (testa).

Shape

SpatulateSpatulate:
Having a narrow base and rounded apex. Pear-shaped.

Size

• Length 2.5–3.5 mm
• Width 1.2–1.6 mm
• Thickness 1.2–1.6 mm

Color

Brown

Texture

Longitudinal lines

Lemma

None

Palea

None

Other structures

RadicleRadicle:
The rudimentary root of the embryo, developing into the primary root after emergence from the seed coat.
(basalBasal:
The base of the fruit or seed opposite the apical end.
) end is elongated.

Family

Poaceae

Valid name

Distichlis spicata (L.) Greene

Synonyms

Distichlis spicata (L.) Greene var. borealis (J. Presl) Beetle
Distichlis spicata (L.) Greene var. divaricata Beetle
Distichlis spicata (L.) Greene var. nana Beetle
Distichlis spicata (L.) Greene var. stolonifera Beetle
Distichlis spicata (L.) Greene var. stricta (Torr.) Scribn.
Distichlis spicata (L.) Greene ssp. stricta (Torr.) Thorne
Distichlis stricta (Torr.) Rydb.
Distichlis stricta (Torr.) Rydb. var. dentata (Rydb.) C.L. Hitchc.
Uniola spicata L.