Nemophila maculata

Species category

Flower, Weed

Common name

fivespot

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

Irregular globose

Size

  • Length 2.5–3.3 mm 
  • Width 2–2.5 mm 
  • Thickness 2–2.5 mm 

Color

Dark gray with yellow spots

Texture

Two uniform sizes of stipplesStipples:
Numerous small dots or specks.

Other structures

Occasional flat surfaces present.

Identification notes

Seeds look similar to small stones. Small stipplesStipples:
Numerous small dots or specks.
are yellow.

Noxious weed seed categories

Not listed

AOSA examination list

Not included

Nomenclature

Family

Hydrophyllaceae

Valid name

Nemophila maculata Benth. ex Lindl.

 Nemophila maculata.  Seeds with small yellow stipples.
Nemophila maculata. Seeds with small yellow stipples.