Difference between revisions of "Armeria maritima"
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===Seed=== | ===Seed=== | ||
'''Abbreviation:''' ARMA | '''Abbreviation:''' ARMA | ||
Revision as of 10:24, 30 April 2012
Seed
Abbreviation: ARMA
Seed sample from: 2011
Average Measurement: 4.9 x 1.2 x 1.2
Measurement Range: L: 4.3 – 5.5, W: 1 – 1.5, D: 1.1 – 1.4
Features
Shape: Seeds narrow at hilum, widening at opposite apex to form a tube shaped opening with five ribs flaring out from the end of the seed. Inside tube structure is five lobed star shaped structure.
Color: Ribs brown, connected with a white transparent membrane. Star shaped structure is tan.
Surface: Seed is longitudinally ribbed, and has a slight sheen.
Latitudinal Cross Section: elliptical 
Longitudinal Cross Section: obovate 
