| A | B |
|---|
| Pod | Contains enclosed ovules (seeds) |
| Embryo area | This is the area of the embryo axis which develops into the legume seedling |
| Micropyle | Point of entry of the pollen tube into the ovule as fertilization took place |
| Hilum | Point of attachment of the seed to the legume pod. The seed receives its food during its growth and development through this attachment |
| Hypocotyl | The stem tissue between the epicotyl and the radicle |
| Radicle | The embyonic root found in the lower portion of the embryo axis. Upon germination and ermergence it develops into the central axis of the root system. |
| Epicotyl | The embryonic shot and leaves. It contains, the growing point (apical meristem) and the first two (unifoliolate) leaves. |
| Cotyledon | Are seed leaves and serve as a food supply for the seedling during germination and emergence |
| Testa | The true seed coat of a legume seed. |
