Weed
low mallow
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.
Wedged and circular
Brown
The seed is smooth. CarpelCarpel:
One section of a compound ovary.
walls are moderately reticulate with hispid hairs and thin ridges following the margin lines.
HilumHilum:
The scar on the seed coat at the place of its detachment from the seed stalk (funiculus).
is on narrow margin. CarpelCarpel:
One section of a compound ovary.
walls usually cover the seeds.
The seeds of Malva species are rather nondescript. The carpelCarpel:
One section of a compound ovary.
walls, however, have complex characteristics unique to each species.
Not listed
Not included
For more information, see ISMA fact sheet, Malva spp.
Malvaceae
Malva pusilla Sm.
