Weed
Aunt Lucy
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.
Globose
Black
Strong reticulationReticulated:
Resembling a net or network, especially having veins, fibers, or lines crossing the surface.
with unilateral spaces
Small circular hilumHilum:
The scar on the seed coat at the place of its detachment from the seed stalk (funiculus).
with a hint of a rapheRaphe:
A seam or ridge found on seeds.
-like ridge
Seeds of E. nyctelea may be confused with Brassica spp. seeds, but the dark black color and hilumHilum:
The scar on the seed coat at the place of its detachment from the seed stalk (funiculus). characteristics separate this species.
Not listed
Not included
Hydrophyllaceae
Ellisia nyctelea (L.) L.
Ellisia nyctelea (L.) L. var. coloradensis Brand
Nyctelea nyctelea (L.) Britton, nom. inval.
