The capsule length may vary from 2.0-6.5 cm long in plants of the same clone of T. disticha H. B. K. Flowering time seems to be approximately from August through October in the Sierra and from about February to May on the coast during typical years. However, during "El Nino" years when rains on the coast greatly exceed the usual 12-25 cm annual precipitation, plants of T. disticha on the coast may flower as early as August. nA cultivated specimen of Foster not cited above has unusually long spikes, one spike measuring 22 cm in length. , The holdfasts of this species are well developed and in coastal specimens often have round or elliptic nodules. These are apparently insect produced and measure 2-4 mm long by 2 mm in diameter with small holes at each end. They are similar to the nodules found on the holdfasts of some individuals of T. latifolia var. divaricata (Benth.) Mez. —SeeGilmartin 1972
