Adenostoma fasciculatum

Species category

Shrub or Tree

Common name

chamise

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

Conical

Size

  • Length: 1.5–2.5 mm
  • Width: 1–2 mm
  • Thickness: 1–2 mm

Color

Brown

Texture

Rough surface with longitudinal ribs

Other structures

Small wings around the apexApical:
The distal end of the fruit or seed away from the point of attachment or attachment scar.
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Identification notes

GranularGranular:
Resembling or consisting of small grains or particles.
surface. Mimics Asteraceae achenesAchene:
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.
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Noxious weed seed categories

Not listed

AOSA examination list

Not included

Nomenclature

Family

Rosaceae

Valid name

Adenostoma fasciculatum Hook. and Arn.

 Adenostoma fasciculatum.  Achene with small wings at the terminal end.
Adenostoma fasciculatum. Achene with small wings at the terminal end.