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Hedysarum coronarium

Species category

Agricultural, Flower, Weed

Common name

sulla

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

Mitten

Size

  • Length 2.7–3 mm 
  • Width 2–2.7 mm 
  • Thickness 1.5–1.8 mm 

Color

Light, medium, and dark brown

Texture

Smooth

Other structures

HilumHilum:
The scar on the seed coat at the place of its detachment from the seed stalk (funiculus).
 at margin near end of radicleRadicle:
The rudimentary root of the embryo, developing into the primary root after emergence from the seed coat.
 lobe

Identification notes

HilumHilum:
The scar on the seed coat at the place of its detachment from the seed stalk (funiculus).
 lobe is sharp-pointed at end.

Noxious weed seed categories

Not listed

AOSA examination list

Not included

Nomenclature

Family

Fabaceae

Valid name

Hedysarum coronarium L.

Hedysarum coronarium.  Light, medium, and dark brown seeds with a sharp, pointed hilum lobe. 
Hedysarum coronarium. Light, medium, and dark brown seeds with a sharp, pointed hilum lobe. 
Hedysarum coronarium.  Light, medium, and dark brown seeds. 
Hedysarum coronarium. Light, medium, and dark brown seeds.