Asclepias curassavica

Species category

Weed

Common name

bloodflower

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

ObovateObovate:
Inverted egg shaped with apical end the broadest.

Size

Length: 4.8–5.5 mm
Width: 2.8–3.7 mm
Thickness: 1–1.2 mm

Color

Dark brown

Texture

Small scurfyScurf:
Having flakes on the surface.
warts on dorsalDorsal:
Upper side or back of a seed or fruit.
side

Other structures

Seed margin winged.

Identification notes

Longitudinal groove on ventralVentral:
Adaxial; of the side of an organ facing the axis (compare dorsal).
side. Base truncated.

Noxious weed seed categories

State Noxious Weed: Hawaii

AOSA examination list

Not included

Nomenclature

Family

Asclepiadaceae

Valid name

Asclepias curassavica L.

Asclepias curassavica. True seed with a winged margin and a truncated base.

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