Triodanis perfoliata subsp. biflora: Country Or Region Of Origin
Southern USA from west coast to east, Mexico, South America
Plant Profile: Triodanis perfoliata subsp. biflora
Names
Small Venus' Looking-glass
Phonetic Spelling:
Genus:Triodanis
Species:perfoliata
Family:Campanulaceae
The small Venus' looking-glass is an annual plant belonging to the Campanulaceae family, commonly known as the bellflower family. This species thrives in the southern regions of the United States, Mexico, and certain areas of South America, typically in disturbed environments. It is characterized by its striking violet flowers, which feature five petals.
Triodanis perfoliata subsp. biflora Feature Summary
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Tags
#purple flowers
#NC native
#disturbed areas
#hairy leaves
#hairy stems
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Triodanis perfoliata subsp. biflora Feature Summary
Attributes
Southern USA from west coast to east, Mexico, South America
Annual
Fruit
2-3 parted oval capsule with persistent calyx lobes spreading out at the tip. As they mature they split from top to bottom releasing many reddish-brown seeds
Capsule
< 1 inch
< 1 inch
Flowers
5-petaled purple-violet to pink solitary flowers with center disc flowers. They are bell or star shape on upper stems. Flowers on the lowest part of the stem are small, self-fertile, without petals and do not open
Purple/Lavender
Solitary
4-5 petals/rays
Bell
Star
Leaves
Alternate, simple, sessile green leaves are broadly egg-shaped to heart or kidney-shaped, rounded to somewhat pointed at the tip. Margins are serrate to entire. They are up to 1 inch long and nearly as wide.
Green
Simple
Alternate
Serrate
< 1 inch
< 1 inch
Stem
Erect stems are angled, stiffly hairy along the angles, unbranched or branched near the base
Green
Angular
Hairy (pubescent)
Whole Plant Traits
Annual
Native Plant
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Triodanis perfoliata subsp. biflora Attributes
Triodanis perfoliata subsp. biflora: Life Cycle
Annual
Biennial
Bulb
Perennial
Woody
Triodanis perfoliata subsp. biflora Fruit
Triodanis perfoliata subsp. biflora: Fruit Description
2-3 parted oval capsule with persistent calyx lobes spreading out at the tip. As they mature they split from top to bottom releasing many reddish-brown seeds
Triodanis perfoliata subsp. biflora: Fruit Type
Achene
Aggregate
Berry
Capsule
Caryopsis
Drupe
Follicle
Legume
Nut
Pome
Samara
Schizocarp
Siliqua
Triodanis perfoliata subsp. biflora: Fruit Length
< 1 inch
1-3 inches
> 3 inches
Triodanis perfoliata subsp. biflora: Fruit Width
< 1 inch
1-3 inches
> 3 inches
Triodanis perfoliata subsp. biflora Flowers
Triodanis perfoliata subsp. biflora: Flower Description
5-petaled purple-violet to pink solitary flowers with center disc flowers. They are bell or star shape on upper stems. Flowers on the lowest part of the stem are small, self-fertile, without petals and do not open
Triodanis perfoliata subsp. biflora: Flower Color
Purple/Lavender
Triodanis perfoliata subsp. biflora: Flower Inflorescence
Catkin
Corymb
Cyme
Head
Insignificant
Panicle
Raceme
Solitary
Spadix
Spike
Umbel
Triodanis perfoliata subsp. biflora: Flower Petals
2-3 rays/petals
4-5 petals/rays
6 petals/rays
7 - 20 petals/rays
asymmetrical petals
Bracts
Colored Sepals
fused petals
more than 20 petals/rays
Tepals
Triodanis perfoliata subsp. biflora: Flower Shape
Bell
Cross
Crown
Cup
Dome
Funnel
Irregular
Lipped
Radial
Saucer
Star
Trumpet
Tubular
Urn
Wheel
Triodanis perfoliata subsp. biflora Leaves
Triodanis perfoliata subsp. biflora: Leaf Description
Alternate, simple, sessile green leaves are broadly egg-shaped to heart or kidney-shaped, rounded to somewhat pointed at the tip. Margins are serrate to entire. They are up to 1 inch long and nearly as wide.
Triodanis perfoliata subsp. biflora: Leaf Color
Green
Triodanis perfoliata subsp. biflora: Leaf Type
Compound (Pinnately , Bipinnately, Palmately)
Fronds
Needles
Sheath
Simple
Triodanis perfoliata subsp. biflora: Leaf Arrangement
Alternate
Opposite
Other/more complex
Rosulate
Whorled
Triodanis perfoliata subsp. biflora: Leaf Margin
Crenate
Crenulate
Dentate
Denticulate
Doubly Crenate
Doubly Dentate
Doubly Serrate
Entire
Lobed
Serrate
Sinuate
Undulate
Triodanis perfoliata subsp. biflora: Hairs Present
No
Yes
Triodanis perfoliata subsp. biflora: Leaf Length
< 1 inch
1-3 inches
3-6 inches
> 6 inches
Triodanis perfoliata subsp. biflora: Leaf Width
< 1 inch
1-3 inches
3-6 inches
> 6 inches
Triodanis perfoliata subsp. biflora Stem
Triodanis perfoliata subsp. biflora: Stem Description
Erect stems are angled, stiffly hairy along the angles, unbranched or branched near the base
Triodanis perfoliata subsp. biflora: Stem Color
Green
Triodanis perfoliata subsp. biflora: Stem Is Aromatic
No
Yes
Triodanis perfoliata subsp. biflora: Stem Cross Section
Angular
Oval
Round
Square
Triodanis perfoliata subsp. biflora: Stem Surface
Corky Ridges
Covered with a powdery bloom (glaucous)
Dull
Hairy (pubescent)
Polished
Smooth (glabrous)
Triodanis perfoliata subsp. biflora Whole Plant Traits
Triodanis perfoliata subsp. biflora: Plant Type
Annual
Bulb
Carnivorous
Edible
Epiphyte
Fern
Ground Cover
Herb
Herbaceous Perennial
Houseplant
Mushroom
Native Plant
Ornamental Grasses and Sedges
Perennial
Poisonous
Rose
Shrub
Succulent
Tree
Turfgrass
Vegetable
Vine
Water Plant
Weed
Wildflower
