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largebract ticktrefoil

Scientific Name: Desmodium cuspidatum var. cuspidatum

Family: Fabaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Perennial

Other Names:

       

Largebract Ticktrefoil (Desmodium cuspidatum)

Desmodium cuspidatum, commonly known as largebract ticktrefoil, is a perennial forb/herb belonging to the Pea family.

Considerations for Pets

The provided text indicates that Largebract Ticktrefoil is considered unsafe for dogs.

Considerations for Children

The provided text indicates that Largebract Ticktrefoil is considered unsafe for children.

Nomenclature and Taxonomy

  • Scientific Name: Desmodium cuspidatum (Muhl. ex Willd.) DC. ex D. Don
  • Kingdom: Plantae
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Family: Fabaceae (Pea Family)
  • Synonyms: The text mentions the accepted name is Desmodium cuspidatum.
  • Subspecies:
    • Desmodium cuspidatum var. cuspidatum
    • Desmodium cuspidatum var. longifolium (Torr. & A. Gray) B.G. Schub.
  • Alternative Scientific Names: Desmodium cuspidatum (Muhlenberg ex Willdenow) A.P. de Candolle ex Loudon

Common Names

  • Largebract Ticktrefoil
  • Toothed Tick Trefoil
  • Large-bract Tick-trefoil
  • Longleaf Tick-clover

Distribution and Habitat

The text mentions the presence of Desmodium cuspidatum in specific locations such as Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island.

Morphological Characteristics

  • Habit: Forb/herb (a non-woody plant that is not a grass)
  • Lifespan: Perennial

Related Resources

The text references several resources for further information:

  • Dave's Garden
  • Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
  • Insect Visitors of Illinois Wildflowers
  • Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS)
  • Discover Life
  • Garden Guides
  • Butler University Friesner Herbarium Digital Collection
  • USDA (United States Department of Agriculture)
  • New Hampshire Garden Solutions
  • portail-jardin.com