About Trichodiadema pomeridianum L.Bolus
Growth Form
Trichodiadema pomeridianum L.Bolus grows as a loosely branching, semi-erect shrublet reaching up to 30 centimeters in height.
Internode Characteristics
Its internodes are long, with a rough texture created by tiny white papillae.
Leaf Size
Mature leaves are approximately 15 millimeters long and approximately 2 millimeters wide.
Leaf Surface Features
Leaf surfaces are densely covered in bladder cells that do not have papillae, with the only exception being the basal margins of the leaves.
Leaf Tip Diadems
Leaf tips bear simple diadems made of 3 to 8 yellow bristles, which radiate out from matching yellow cup cells.
Petal Characteristics
The petals are pink to purple in color and grow in two series.
Similar Species Distinction
This species is often easily confused with the related species T. setuliferum; T. setuliferum can be distinguished by its much longer leaves, which can reach up to 24 millimeters in length.
