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Clarkia amoena

Species category

Flower, Weed

Common name

farewell to spring

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

Various—mostly triangular

Size

  • Length: 1.5–1.9 mm
  • Width: 1–1.4 mm
  • Thickness: 0.5–0.7 mm

Color

Brown or black

Texture

ScurfyScurf:
Having flakes on the surface.

Other structures

Longitudinal line on the ventralVentral:
Adaxial; of the side of an organ facing the axis (compare dorsal).
side

Identification notes

Surface is extremely covered with scales or short stiff hairs.

Noxious weed seed categories

Not listed

AOSA examination list

Not included

Nomenclature

Family

Onagraceae

Valid name

Clarkia amoena (Lehm.) A. Nelson & J.F. Macbr.

Clarkia amoena. The seeds are covered with scales or short, stiff hairs.
Clarkia amoena. The seeds are covered with scales or short, stiff hairs.
Clarkia amoena. The seeds are covered with scales or short, stiff hairs.
Clarkia amoena. The seeds are covered with scales or short, stiff hairs.