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Trachymene coerulea

Species category

Flower, Weed

Common name

blue lace flower

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

D-shaped

Size

  • Length 3.5–5 mm
  • Width 2–3 mm
  • Thickness 0.5–0.7 mm

Color

Light brown

Texture

Rough

Other structures

A curved ridge coming from the point of the straight margin to near its center.

Identification notes

Seed is relatively flat.

Noxious weed seed categories

Not listed

AOSA examination list

Not included

Nomenclature

Family

Araliaceae

Valid name

Trachymene coerulea Graham

Synonyms

Didiscus coeruleus (Graham) DC.

Trachymene coerulea . True seeds with a curved ridge coming from the point of the straight margin to near its center. 
Trachymene coerulea. True seeds with a curved ridge coming from the point of the straight margin to near its center.