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

Irregularly globose

Size

• Length 0.5–0.7 mm
• Width 0.5–0.7 mm
• Thickness 0.5–0.7 mm

Color

Dark brown with light brown reticulations

Texture

Shiny between rough reticulations

Other structures

HilumHilum:
The scar on the seed coat at the place of its detachment from the seed stalk (funiculus).
is not easily seen.

Family

Gentianaceae

Valid name

Eustoma exaltatum subsp. russellianum (Hook.) Kartesz

Synonyms

Eustoma grandiflorum (Raf.) Shinners
Eustoma russellianum (Hook.) G. Don