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zarzabacoa dulce
Scientific Name: Desmodium glabrum
Family: Fabaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb, Subshrub
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Desmodium glabrum (Zarzabacoa Dulce)
Desmodium glabrum, commonly known as Zarzabacoa Dulce, is a perennial forb/herb subshrub belonging to the genus Desmodium.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Desmodium glabrum (Mill.) DC.
- Common Name: Zarzabacoa Dulce
- Family: Fabaceae (also referred to as Fabanae > Fabales > Fabaceae and possibly Caesalpiniaceae > Detarioideae in older classifications)
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Taxonomic Status: Accepted
- Synonyms:
- Meibomia glabra (Mill.) Kuntze
- Meibomia mollis (Vahl) Kuntze
- Desmodium molle (Vahl) DC.
- Hedysarum molle Vahl
- ITIS TSN: 502015
Considerations for Pets
According to the provided information, Zarzabacoa Dulce is reported as "Not safe for dogs and cats."
Considerations for Children
According to the provided information, Zarzabacoa Dulce is reported as "Not safe for children."
Distribution and Habitat
- The plant is described as abundant along roadsides and in abandoned fields.
- It is considered a native plant in some regions.
Morphological Characteristics
- The plant can grow to be approximately 10 feet tall (3 meters).
- It has trifoliate leaves.
Additional Information
- It is suggested to fertilize Zarzabacoa Dulce when planting, and then every 2-3 years toward the end of winter or the beginning of autumn.
Further Resources
- Dave's Garden is mentioned as a community where gardeners share tips and ideas.
- Discover Life offers a page about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Desmodium glabrum.
- TROPICOS is mentioned in association with the Missouri Botanical Garden (NWBGARDEN).
- USDA is listed as a source.