Seeds of 24 taxa of Linaria from south-west Spain were examined a with a sc
anning electron microscope and light microscope. Based on seed features suc
h as shape, surface ornamentation and cell shape, seven morphological types
were recognized. Seeds of the different types are described, illustrated a
nd compared. A key to distinguish the different species or groups of specie
s is provided. (C) 1999 Annals of Botany Company.