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two-horn bundleflower

Scientific Name: Desmanthus bicornutus

Family: Fabaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Perennial

Other Names:

       

Desmanthus bicornutus: Two-Horn Bundleflower

Desmanthus bicornutus, commonly known as Two-Horn Bundleflower, is a perennial forb/herb recognized for its abundance along roadsides within its native range.

Common Names

  • Two-Horn Bundleflower
  • Ruby Bundleflower
  • Malvilla de Laguna (Mexican Spanish)

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Desmanthus bicornutus S. Watson
  • Family: Fabaceae (Pea Family)
  • Subfamily: Mimosoideae
  • Rank: Species

Distribution and Habitat

  • Native to Northern and Central Mexico and the Southwestern United States.
  • Described as an "abundant roadside weed across its native range."
  • Found in Southeastern Arizona and the Sonoran Desert.

Morphological Characteristics

  • Growth Habit: Forb/herb (a non-woody plant that is not a grass).
  • Leaves: Elliptic or oval, deciduous, simple, and opposite, ranging from 1 to 2 inches in length.