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Asparagus officinalis

Species category

Vegetable

Common name

garden asparagus

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: 3 mm
  • Width: 3 mm
  • Thickness: 3 mm

Color

Black

Texture

Smooth but not shiny

Other structures

HilumHilum:
The scar on the seed coat at the place of its detachment from the seed stalk (funiculus).
 is white and slightly raised. Often there are ridges radiating from the hilumHilum:
The scar on the seed coat at the place of its detachment from the seed stalk (funiculus).
 area.

Identification notes

A flat surface is often found. The surface will have a rim around it.

Noxious weed seed categories

Not listed

AOSA examination list

Included

Nomenclature

Family

Liliaceae

Valid name

Asparagus officinalis L.

Synonyms

Asparagus officinalis L. ssp. officinalis

Asparagus officinalis . Globose true seeds with a smooth, not shiny surface.
Asparagus officinalis. Globose true seeds with a smooth, not shiny surface.