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

D-shaped

Size

• Length 2.5–3 mm
• Width 2.7–3 mm
• Thickness 2.5–3 mm

Color

Brown with a white hilumHilum:
The scar on the seed coat at the place of its detachment from the seed stalk (funiculus).

Texture

ScurfyScurf:
Having flakes on the surface.
with short spiny hairs

Other structures

Long hilumHilum:
The scar on the seed coat at the place of its detachment from the seed stalk (funiculus).
on straight side of margin

Family

Malvaceae

Valid name

Hibiscus laevis All.

Synonyms

Hibiscus militaris Cav.