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Largebract Ticktrefoil (Desmodium cuspidatum)

Largebract Ticktrefoil, scientifically known as Desmodium cuspidatum, is a perennial forb/herb belonging to the Pea family.

Considerations for Children

• Information found suggests that Largebract Ticktrefoil may not be safe for children.

Considerations for Pets

• Information found suggests that Largebract Ticktrefoil may not be safe for dogs.

Nomenclature and Taxonomy

• Scientific Name: Desmodium cuspidatum (Muhl. ex Willd.) DC. ex D. Don
• Kingdom: Plantae
• Taxonomic Rank: Species
• Family: Fabaceae (Pea family)
• Synonyms: Includes references to "(Muhl. ex Willd.) DC. ex Loud." as part of the scientific name.
• Subspecies:
  • Desmodium cuspidatum var. cuspidatum
  • Desmodium cuspidatum var. longifolium (Torr. &amp A. Gray) B.G. Schub
• Taxonomic Status: Accepted

Common Names

• Largebract Ticktrefoil
• Toothed Tick Trefoil
• Longleaf Tick-clover

Distribution and Habitat

• Observed in Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Rhode Island, and Vermont.

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

• It is described as a forb/herb, meaning it's a non-woody plant that isn't a grass.
• It is a perennial, indicating it lives for more than two years.

Related Resources

• Dave's Garden: A community for sharing gardening tips, ideas, seeds, and plants.
• Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center: Focused on protecting and preserving North America's native plants.
• Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS): A source for taxonomic information.
• Discover Life: A page about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Desmodium cuspidatum.
• Garden Guides: Offers plant information, identification, and gardening advice.
• Butler University Friesner Herbarium Digital Collection: A digital collection of herbarium specimens.