Argemone albiflora

Species category

Flower 

Common name

bluestem pricklypoppy

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

Globose

Size

  • Length: 1.9–2 mm
  • Width: 1.9–2 mm
  • Thickness: 1.9–2 mm

Color

Black or white

Texture

Reticulations are strong and square.

Other structures

Base of reticulations are shiny.

Identification notes

Ridge extends from hilumHilum:
The scar on the seed coat at the place of its detachment from the seed stalk (funiculus).
to apexApical:
The distal end of the fruit or seed away from the point of attachment or attachment scar.
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Noxious weed seed categories

Not listed

AOSA examination list

Not included

Nomenclature

Family

Papaveraceae

Valid name

Argemone albiflora Hornem.

 Argemone albiflora . Globose true seeds with reticulations.
Argemone albiflora. Globose true seeds with reticulations.
 Argemone albiflora.  Lateral view of seed. Photo by Lindsey Seastone, USDA-APHIS-PPQ.
Argemone albiflora. Lateral view of seed. Photo by Lindsey Seastone, USDA-APHIS-PPQ.