Silene pendula

Species category

Flower, Weed

Common name

nodding catchfly

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

Discoid

Size

  • Length 1–1.2 mm
  • Width 1.2–1.3 mm
  • Thickness 0.8–0.9 mm

Color

Brown

Texture

TuberculateTuberculate:
Having small pimple-like protuberances.

Other structures

HilumHilum:
The scar on the seed coat at the place of its detachment from the seed stalk (funiculus).
recessed in margin with lateral pads.

Identification notes

Tubercles with black tips and separated by wavy lines. They are arranged in rows on the seed margin.

Noxious weed seed categories

Not listed

AOSA examination list

Not included

More information

For more information, see ISMA fact sheet, Silene spp.

Nomenclature

Family

Caryophyllaceae

Valid name

Silene pendula L.

 Silene pendula.  True seeds with tubercles that have black tips and are on rows that are separated by wavy lines.
Silene pendula. True seeds with tubercles that have black tips and are on rows that are separated by wavy lines.