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

OvalOval:
Broadly elliptic.

Size

• Length 8–10 mm
• Width 5–5.5 mm
• Thickness 4–4.5 mm

Color

Light brown with dark brown longitudinal bands

Texture

Smooth

Other structures

HilumHilum:
The scar on the seed coat at the place of its detachment from the seed stalk (funiculus).
is on the basalBasal:
The base of the fruit or seed opposite the apical end.
end.

Family

Fabaceae

Valid name

Parkinsonia aculeata L.