Gladiolus sp.

Species category

Flower

Common name

gladiolus

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

ObovateObovate:
Inverted egg shaped with apical end the broadest.

Size

  • Length 6–9 mm
  • Width 6–7 mm
  • Thickness 2–3 mm

Color

Brown

Texture

Small reticulations

Other structures

Outer seed coatSeed coat:
The protective covering of a seed usually composed of the inner and outer integuments. Also called the testa.
is translucent.

Identification notes

Seeds are compressed in different angles with much wrinkling.

Noxious weed seed categories

Not listed

AOSA examination list

Not included

Nomenclature

Family

Iridaceae

Valid name

Gladiolus L.

 Gladiolus  sp. Seeds with a translucent outer seed coat.
Gladiolus sp. Seeds with a translucent outer seed coat.