Planting unit

MericarpMericarp:
One-half of a two-sectioned fruit known as a schizocarp (e.g. carrot).

Shape

OvalOval:
Broadly elliptic.

Size

• Length 8–10 mm 
• Width 5–7 mm 
• Thickness 1–1.2 mm 

Color

White with brown longitudinal lines

Texture

Smooth 

Other structures

Scar on apicalApical:
The distal end of the fruit or seed away from the point of attachment or attachment scar.
end. Margin winged.

Family

Apiaceae

Valid name

Heracleum mantegazzianum Sommier & Levier