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 4–4.5 mm
• Width 3–3.7 mm
• Thickness 1.3–1.5 mm

Color

Light brown

Texture

Rough

Other structures

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

Family

Fabaceae

Valid name

Prosopis ferox Griseb.