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Eschscholzia caespitosa

Species category

Flower, Weed

Common name

tufted poppy

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

Globose

Size

  • Length 1.3–1.8 mm
  • Width 1.3–1.8 mm
  • Thickness 1.3–1.8 mm

Color

Gray to brown

Texture

Sponge-like tubercles

Other structures

The surface is totally covered with large tubercles.

Identification notes

HilumHilum:
The scar on the seed coat at the place of its detachment from the seed stalk (funiculus).
 is not visible.

Noxious weed seed categories

Not listed

AOSA examination list

Not included

Nomenclature

Family

Papaveraceae

Valid name

Eschscholzia caespitosa Benth.

Eschscholzia caespitosa. Seeds are covered with sponge-like tubercles.
Eschscholzia caespitosa. Seeds are covered with sponge-like tubercles.
Eschscholzia caespitosa. Seeds are covered with sponge-like tubercles.
Eschscholzia caespitosa. Seeds are covered with sponge-like tubercles.