Comparison Chart for Species of Amsinckia

Character



 

 

 

nutlet shape,

 

cross-section,

 

& size (mm)


teardrop

 


oblong


3–5 long
x 2.5–3 wide
x 1.4–1.6 thick

ovate to triangular


trigonous


2.5–4 long
x 1.8–2.5 wide
x 1.5–1.8 thick

ovate to triangular


trigonous


2.5–3 long
x 2–2.5 wide
x 1.5–2 thick

teardrop to ovate


trigonous


2–3.5 long
x 1.3–1.8 wide
x 1.2–1.6 thick

teardrop

 


oblong


2.5–4 long
x 2.3–3 wide
x 1.4–1.8 thick

lanceolate

 


trigonous


4–6 long
x 2–2.2 wide
x 2–2.2 thick

nutlet surface (abaxial face)

cobblestone with smooth tubercles

rounded to sharp ridges with granular tubercles

rounded to sharp ridges with granular tubercles

rounded to mildly sharp ridges with granular

tubercles

cobblestone with transverse rounded ridges and smooth tubercles

smooth and shiny

nutlet attachment scar

± diamond

oblong

round to oblong to mildly polygonal

elliptic to teardrop

diamond to teardrop

hidden