Clarkia speciosa

Species category

Flower, Weed

Common name

redspot clarkia

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

Lanceolate

Size

  • Length: 1.7–2.2 mm
  • Width: 1–1.2 mm
  • Thickness: 0.5–0.7 mm

Color

Black

Texture

Rough

Other structures

HilumHilum:
The scar on the seed coat at the place of its detachment from the seed stalk (funiculus).
is on the flat surface of the entire length of the seed.

Identification notes

ApicalApical:
The distal end of the fruit or seed away from the point of attachment or attachment scar.
end may be concave.

Noxious weed seed categories

Not listed

AOSA examination list

Not included

Nomenclature

Family

Onagraceae

Valid name

Clarkia speciosa F.H. Lewis & M.E. Lewis

 Clarkia speciosa.  The seed hilum is on the flat surface of the entire length of the seed.
Clarkia speciosa. The seed hilum is on the flat surface of the entire length of the seed.