ITP Logo

Geranium viscosissimum

Species category

Flower, Weed

Common name

sticky purple geranium, sticky geranium

Diagnostic characters

Planting unit

True seedTrue seed:
A mature fertilized ovule consisting of an embryo, with or without and external food reserve (e.g., endosperm) enclosed by the testa.

Shape

Cylindrical

Size

  • Length 3–3.8 mm 
  • Width 1.9–2 mm 
  • Thickness 1.9–2 mm 

Color

Black

Texture

Small reticulations

Other structures

HilumHilum:
The scar on the seed coat at the place of its detachment from the seed stalk (funiculus).
 is above the radicle lobe and below the ridge to the apexApical:
The distal end of the fruit or seed away from the point of attachment or attachment scar.
.

Identification notes

Surface sometimes covered with scurfyScurf:
Having flakes on the surface.
 materials.

Noxious weed seed categories

Not listed

AOSA examination list

Not included

More information

For more information, see ISMA fact sheet, Geranium spp.

Nomenclature

Family

Geraniaceae

Valid name

Geranium viscosissimum Fisch. & C.A. Mey. ex C.A. Mey.

Geranium viscosissimum. The seed's surface is sometimes covered with scurfy materials. 
Geranium viscosissimum. The seed's surface is sometimes covered with scurfy materials.