Planting unit

AcheneAchene:
A dry, hard, one-chambered, one-seeded indehiscent fruit, as in buckwheat (Fagopyrum) or sunflower (Helianthus). The fruit wall is not united with the seed coat.

Shape

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

Size

• Length 4.8–5 mm 
• Width 2.5–3 mm 
• Thickness 1.5–2 mm 

Color

Light brown

Texture

Rough

Other structures

FruitFruit:
A mature ovary and any associated parts.
surface with longitudinal ribs

Family

Amaranthaceae

Valid name

Gomphrena haageana Klotzsch

Synonyms

Gomphrena tuberifera Torr.