Kniphofia uvaria

Species category

Flower, Weed

Common name

redhot poker

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

Irregularly ellipticElliptic:
Outline of an ellipse; greatest width midway sloping to an equally pointed apex and base.

Size

  • Length 2–4 mm 
  • Width 2–2.5 mm 
  • Thickness 2–2.5 mm 

Color

Dark brown

Texture

TuberculateTuberculate:
Having small pimple-like protuberances.

Other structures

Many irregular flat surfaces

Identification notes

HilumHilum:
The scar on the seed coat at the place of its detachment from the seed stalk (funiculus).
usually at pointed end.

Noxious weed seed categories

Not listed

AOSA examination list

Not included

Nomenclature

Family

Liliaceae

Valid name

Kniphofia uvaria (L.) Oken

 Kniphofia uvaria.  Seeds with many irregular flat surfaces. 
Kniphofia uvaria. Seeds with many irregular flat surfaces.