Brachyscome iberidifolia

Species category

Flower, Weed

Common name

Swan River daisy

Diagnostic characters

Planting unit

AcheneAchene:
A dry, hard, one-chambered, one-seeded indehiscent fruit, as in buckwheat (Fagopyrum) or sunflower (Helianthus). The fruit wall is not united with the seed coat.

Shape

Oblanceolate

Size

  • Length: 1.5–2 mm
  • Width: 0.5–0.9 mm
  • Thickness: 0.2–0.5 mm

Color

Gray

Texture

GranularGranular:
Resembling or consisting of small grains or particles.

Other structures

Longitudinal ribs

Identification notes

Base is truncated. ApexApical:
The distal end of the fruit or seed away from the point of attachment or attachment scar.
with rounded shoulders. PappusPappus:
Modified calyx in Asteraceae, composed of hairs, bristles, awns, or scales. The pappus-like structure attached to milkweed seeds is termed a coma. 
ring is half the width of the shoulders.

Noxious weed seed categories

Not listed

AOSA examination list

Not included

Nomenclature

Family

Asteraceae

Valid name

Brachyscome iberidifolia Benth.

 Brachyscome iberidifolia.  Gray achenes with longitudinal ribs and a pappus ring.
Brachyscome iberidifolia. Gray achenes with longitudinal ribs and a pappus ring.