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

Wrinkled with a random flat area with ridges between

Size

• Length 1.6–2 mm
• Width 1–1.4 mm
• Thickness 1–1.4 mm

Color

Light brown

Texture

Tubercles

Other structures

Seed shapes are very irregular.

Family

Loasaceae

Valid name

Mentzelia lindleyi Torr. & A. Gray