Triodanis Quick Tips

If you've been trying to figure out how to ID which species of Triodanis flower you have seen, this post is intended to give you a quick and simple way for the two most common species in Texas and the US: Triodanis perfoliata "Clasping Venus's Looking Glass" and Triodanis biflora "Venus' Looking-Glass". I'll create a more detailed key to all seven of the species soon, but until then feel free to tag me in your observations or send me a direct message if you need help.



Photograph the stem so you can see the leaves and the fruiting capsule. To identify to species you will want to to see where the pore ("window") is located.

Here's an example of T. perfoliata fruit with the pore in the middle. It also has leaves that wrap around the stem ("clasping").
(Click on the picture to go to the observation.)



Here's an example of T. biflora fruit with the pore at the apex. Also, the leaves are simply attached, not wrapping.

由使用者 kimberlietx kimberlietx2021年05月11日 05:04 所貼文

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Feel free to link to this post in IDs or tag others that might be interested
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發佈由 kimberlietx 大約 3 年 前

Thanks! I needed a refresher myself!

發佈由 connlindajo 大約 3 年 前

Thank you, Kimberlie--this is helpful!

發佈由 beckymn 大約 3 年 前

@kimberlietx Thanks, Kimberlie! I added your link to my profile journal.

發佈由 kathrynwells333 大約 3 年 前

Thanks! I was looking at these two more closely to decipher the differences.

發佈由 bacchusrock 大約 3 年 前

Thanks Kimberlie!

發佈由 denver 大約 3 年 前

As always, you did a superb job here. I'm looking forward to seeing your help for the other species of Triodanis. I'm so proud of the work that you are doing!

發佈由 suz 大約 3 年 前

This is awesome, thanks!

發佈由 tsimmonds 大約 3 年 前

This is amazing! Kimberlie, you are the BEST!

發佈由 flwrecoevo 大約 3 年 前

Thanks for the differentiation between Triodanis perfoliata and Triodanis biflora
Here is a link to the Northern Ontario Plant Database collection of systematic botanical words to describe leaves and their attachment.
This next step beyond systematic names adds to our ability to communicate clearly.

發佈由 baumgrenze 10 個月 前

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