Prosopis ruscifolia | SeedImages

Species category

Weed

Common name

mesquite

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

Obovate

Size

Length 5–5.5 mm
Width 3–4 mm
Thickness 1.5–2 mm

Color

Dark to light brown

Texture

Smooth

Other structures

HilumHilum:
The scar on the seed coat at the place of its detachment from the seed stalk (funiculus).
is at base with a small lateral protrusion.

Identification notes

Circular line between the margin and center.

Noxious weed seed categories

Federal

Learn more on ITP's Federal Noxious Weed Disseminules tool, listed under Neltuma ruscifolia.

AOSA examination list

Not included

Nomenclature

Family

Fabaceae

Valid name

Prosopis ruscifolia Griseb.

Prosopis ruscifolia. Dark to light brown true seeds. Photo by Julia Scher, USDA-APHIS-PPQ.	Prosopis ruscifolia. True seeds with a protruding hilum. Photo by Julia Scher, USDA-APHIS-PPQ.
Prosopis ruscifolia. True seeds in pods. Photo by Julia Scher, USDA-APHIS-PPQ.	Prosopis ruscifolia. True seeds in pods. Photo by Julia Scher, USDA-APHIS-PPQ.