Pelargonium desertorum stem-tip

A Pelargonium desertorum stem-tip can be soft and pale green in the growing season, leaf stalks emerging in spiralled positions from it.

Some rudimentary stipules, about triangular in shape, are present at the base of the youngest leaves.

Green stem colouring is present in picture, only at the very tip (Williamson, 2010; iNaturalist; www.namibrand.com).