Ornithopus sativus

Species category

Weed

Common name

common bird's-foot

Diagnostic characters

Planting unit

LomentLoment:
A usually dry fruit derived from a single carpel that breaks transversely into one-seeded fruit segments, derived from a single, superior, simple ovary

Shape

Cylindrical

Size

  • Length 3–4.5 mm
  • Width 2.5–3 mm
  • Thickness 2.5–3 mm 

Color

Light brown

Texture

Longitudinal ribs

Other structures

The fruitFruit:
A mature ovary and any associated parts.
coat segment encloses a 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.

Identification notes

Cylindrical fruitFruit:
A mature ovary and any associated parts.
segment bent slightly inward at both ends.

Noxious weed seed categories

Not listed

AOSA examination list

Not included

Nomenclature

Family

Fabaceae

Valid name

Ornithopus sativus Brot.

 Ornithopus sativus.  The fruit coat segment encloses a true seed. 
Ornithopus sativus. The fruit coat segment encloses a true seed.