Prosopis castellanosii

Species category

Weed

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

ObovateObovate:
Inverted egg shaped with apical end the broadest.

Size

Length 8 mm
Width 5.5 mm
Thickness 3 mm

Color

Light brown

Texture

Smooth and dull

Other structures

HilumHilum:
The scar on the seed coat at the place of its detachment from the seed stalk (funiculus).
is at base with a small lateral protrusion.

Identification notes

Circular line between the margin and center. The line is faint.

Noxious weed seed categories

Federal

Learn more on ITP's Federal Noxious Weed Disseminules tool, listed under Neltuma castellanosii.

AOSA examination list

Not included

Nomenclature

Family

Fabaceae

Valid name

Prosopis castellanosii Burkart

Prosopis castellanosii. Smooth seeds with a faint circular line between the margin and center. Photo by Julia Scher, USDA-APHIS-PPQ.	Prosopis castellanosii. Hilum at the base. Photo by Julia Scher, USDA-APHIS-PPQ.
Prosopis castellanosii. Seeds in pods. Photo by Julia Scher, USDA-APHIS-PPQ.