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 4.2–4.6 mm
• Width 4.2–4.6 mm
• Thickness 4.2–4.6 mm

Color

Light brown and dark brown mottled

Texture

ReticulatedReticulated:
Resembling a net or network, especially having veins, fibers, or lines crossing the surface.  

Other structures

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

Family

Fabaceae

Valid name

Lathyrus latifolius L.

Synonyms

Lathyrus latifolius L. var. splendens Groenl. & Rümpler