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glandular bundleflower
Scientific Name: Desmanthus glandulosus
Family: Fabaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Subshrub, Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Glandular Bundleflower (Desmanthus glandulosus)
The Desmanthus glandulosus, commonly known as Glandular Bundleflower, is a perennial subshrub forb/herb.
Considerations for Pets
Based on available information, Glandular Bundleflower is rated as unsafe for dogs.
Considerations for Children
Based on available information, Glandular Bundleflower is rated as unsafe for children.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Desmanthus glandulosus (B.L. Turner) Luckow
- Common Names: Glandular Bundleflower, glandular bundle-flower
- Family: Fabaceae (Legume Family)
- Kingdom: Plantae (Plants)
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Synonym: Desmanthus virgatus var. glandulosus B.L. Turner
Distribution and Habitat
The Glandular Bundleflower can be found in the United States, specifically in Southeastern Arizona and New Mexico, as well as in Mexico.
Morphological Characteristics
- Growth Habit: Subshrub, Forb/herb
- Leaves are alternate and twice pinnately compound.
- A sessile, cup-shaped or flattened petiole gland (0.9-3.2 mm in diameter) is located between the lower pair of pinnae.
Additional Information
- Members of the Desmanthus genus are commonly known as bundleflowers.
- The plant's bloom period is from April to November.
- It has low to average water use requirements.
Further Resources
Information on Desmanthus glandulosus may be available through the Encyclopedia of Life, Southeastern Arizona Wildflowers and the Plants of the Sonoran Desert, Dave's Garden, and the Wildlife Network.