Petunia sp.

Species category

Flower, Weed

Common name

petunia

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

Globose

Size

  • Length 0.5–0.6 mm 
  • Width 0.5–0.6 mm 
  • Thickness 0.5–0.6 mm 

Color

Light brown 

Texture

ReticulatedReticulated:
Resembling a net or network, especially having veins, fibers, or lines crossing the surface.  

Other structures

Ridges of reticulations are stippled.

Identification notes

HilumHilum:
The scar on the seed coat at the place of its detachment from the seed stalk (funiculus).
is inconspicuous.

Noxious weed seed categories

Not listed

AOSA examination list

Not included

Nomenclature

Family

Solanaceae

Valid name

Petunia Juss.

 Petunia  sp. True seeds with ridges of reticulations that are stippled. 
Petunia sp. True seeds with ridges of reticulations that are stippled.