Penstemon glaber

Species category

Flower, Weed

Common name

sawsepal penstemon, western smooth beardtongue

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

Irregularly D-shaped

Size

  • Length 2.1–2.8 mm
  • Width 1.2–2 mm
  • Thickness 1–1.2 mm

Color

Dark brown

Texture

Rough and stippled

Other structures

Some ridges occur between flat surfaces.

Identification notes

Seed shape very irregular.

Noxious weed seed categories

Not listed

AOSA examination list

Not included

Nomenclature

Family

Plantaginaceae

Valid name

Penstemon glaber Pursh

 Penstemon glaber.  True seeds with some ridges between the flat surfaces.
Penstemon glaber. True seeds with some ridges between the flat surfaces.