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Desmodium fernaldii

Desmodium fernaldii B.G. Schub.

Fernald's Ticktrefoil

Fabaceae (Pea Family)

Synonym(s): Desmodium rhombifolium, Meibomia rhombifolia

USDA Symbol: DEFE

USDA Native Status: L48 (N)

 

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Herb
Fruit Type: Legume
Size Notes: Up to about 4 feet tall.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Pink , Purple
Bloom Time: Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep

Distribution

USA: AL , FL , GA , LA , MD , MS , NC , SC , TX , VA

Growing Conditions

Water Use: Medium
Light Requirement: Part Shade , Shade
Soil Moisture: Dry

From the National Organizations Directory

According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is on display at the following locations:

Mt. Cuba Center - Hockessin, DE

Web Reference

Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter

Additional resources

USDA: Find Desmodium fernaldii in USDA Plants
FNA: Find Desmodium fernaldii in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Desmodium fernaldii

Metadata

Record Modified: 2022-11-08
Research By: SET

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