Lupinus texensis

Species category

Flower, Weed

Common name

Texas lupine, Texas bluebonnet

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

Square with rounded corners

Size

  • Length 4–5 mm
  • Width 4–5 mm
  • Thickness 1.5–2 mm

Color

White, black and, orange mottled

Texture

Smooth

Other structures

RadicleRadicle:
The rudimentary root of the embryo, developing into the primary root after emergence from the seed coat.
lobe protrudes from margin.

Identification notes

Black portion of mottling often composed of tiny dots.

Noxious weed seed categories

Not listed

AOSA examination list

Not included

Nomenclature

Family

Fabaceae

Valid name

Lupinus texensis Hook.

 Lupinus texensis.  Seeds with a black portion of the mottling that are often composed of tiny dots. 
Lupinus texensis. Seeds with a black portion of the mottling that are often composed of tiny dots.