- Taxon
- Weed
Recognition
- a small, annual terrestrial plant, with a few stolons.
- its leaves up to 1.5 cm long, 1-3 per rosette.
- its inflorescence is erect, up to 20 cm long, and with 1-8 distant flowers.
- its flowers are 3-7 mm long, white, lilac or violet with yellow blotches.
- its capsule is rounded, 1.5-2.5 mm long, and opens to release numerous small seeds.
References
Biosecurity New Zealand 2008: National Plant Pest Accord. MAF Biosecurity New Zealand, Wellington.
Ministry for Primary Industries 23 Feb 2017: Unwanted Organisms Register. Version 02.01.02. https://www1.maf.govt.nz/uor