Prosopis torquata | SeedImages

Species category

Weed

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

OvalOval:
Broadly elliptic.

Size

Length 4.2–5 mm
Width 3–4 mm
Thickness 1.5–1.7 mm

Color

Brown

Texture

Dull

Other structures

HilumHilum:
The scar on the seed coat at the place of its detachment from the seed stalk (funiculus).
is at base with small lateral protrusion.

Identification notes

Circular line is not visible.

Noxious weed seed categories

Federal

Learn more on ITP's Federal Noxious Weed Disseminules tool, listed under Strombocarpa torquata.

AOSA examination list

Not included

Nomenclature

Family

Fabaceae

Valid name

Prosopis torquata (Cav. ex Lag.) DC.

Prosopis torquata. True seeds with the hilum at the base and are a small lateral protrusion. Photo by Julia Scher, USDA-APHIS-PPQ.	Prosopis torquata. True seeds with the hilum at the base and are a small lateral protrusion. Photo by Julia Scher, USDA-APHIS-PPQ.
Prosopis torquata. True seeds with the hilum at the base and are a small lateral protrusion. Photo by Julia Scher, USDA-APHIS-PPQ.	Prosopis torquata. True seeds with the hilum at the base and are a small lateral protrusion. Photo by Julia Scher, USDA-APHIS-PPQ.
Prosopis torquata. True seeds in pods. Photo by Julia Scher, USDA-APHIS-PPQ.	Prosopis torquata. True seeds in pods. Photo by Julia Scher, USDA-APHIS-PPQ.