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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: PerennialHabit: Herb
Fruit Type: Legume
Size Notes: Up to about 4 feet tall.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: Pink , PurpleBloom Time: Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep
Distribution
USA: AL , FL , GA , LA , MD , MS , NC , SC , TX , VAGrowing Conditions
Water Use: MediumLight 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 ChapterAdditional resources
USDA: Find Desmodium fernaldii in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Desmodium fernaldii in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Desmodium fernaldii
Metadata
Record Modified: 2022-11-08Research By: SET