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Bidens sp.

Scientific Name: Bidens sp.
Scientific Author: --
Taxonomy: (Magnoliophyta: Magnoliopsida: Asterales: Asteraceae)

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Caption: Australian $2 Coin with achene
Source: Clare McLellan Museum Victoria

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Achene Apex
Achene Base
Achene Dorsal
Achene Lateral
Achene Ventral
Achene with four pappas awns
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Diagnostic Notes

Pictured: Achene(s)

Disseminule: Fruit (referred to as achene or seed unit)

Description

Achene appendages: Pappus awn (or bristle)

Achene Colour: Black, Brown or Grey

Achene Length: 7 - 10mm

Achene Sculpture: Reticulate, Tuberculate, Striate

Achene Shape: Lanceolate (Lance shaped)

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Author: Clare McLellan

Created: 10/08/2012 09:01 AEST

Last Updated: 17/01/2013 12:43 AEST

Citation: Clare McLellan (2012) Bidens sp. (Bidens sp.) Updated on 1/17/2013 12:43:05 PM Available online: PaDIL - http://www.padil.gov.au.

Image Use: Free for use under the Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License

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