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Fernald's ticktrefoil
Scientific Name: Desmodium fernaldii
Family: Fabaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Fernald's Ticktrefoil (Desmodium fernaldii)
Desmodium fernaldii, commonly known as Fernald's ticktrefoil, is a perennial forb/herb belonging to the Fabaceae (pea) family.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Desmodium fernaldii B.G. Schub.
- Family: Fabaceae (Pea Family)
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Synonym: Desmodium rhombifolium auct. non (Elliott) DC. (Note: "auct. non" indicates that this name has been misapplied.)
Common Names
- Fernald's ticktrefoil (English)
Morphological Characteristics
- Classified as a forb/herb, indicating a non-woody plant that is not a grass.
- It is a perennial plant, meaning it lives for more than two years.
Distribution and Habitat
- Observed in Alabama and Mississippi.
- Native status confirmed.
Related Species
- Other Desmodium species include: Desmodium elegans (Elegant Ticktrefoil), Desmodium floridanum (Florida Ticktrefoil), Desmodium canescens (Hoary Ticktrefoil), and Desmodium cuspidatum (Largebract Ticktrefoil).
- Desmodium ciliare (Ciliate Tick Trefoil Hairy Small Leaf Tick Trefoil)
Further Information
- Dave's Garden: A community sharing tips and ideas for gardens, along with seeds and plants.
- Discover Life: Offers information on the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Desmodium fernaldii.
- USDA Plants Database: Provides information on plants, including Desmodium fernaldii (DEFE).