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Lindheimer's ticktrefoil
Scientific Name: Desmodium lindheimeri
Family: Fabaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Lindheimer's Ticktrefoil (Desmodium lindheimeri)
Desmodium lindheimeri, commonly known as Lindheimer's Ticktrefoil, is a forb/herb belonging to the genus Desmodium. Other common names include Lindheimer's tickseed, showy ticktrefoil, showy tick-trefoil, and Canada tickclover. In Spanish, it is known as "Frijolillo encadenado de Lindheimer".
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Desmodium lindheimeri Vail
- Family: Fabaceae (Pea Family or Leguminosae) - This family is the third-largest in terms of number of species.
Distribution and Habitat
Desmodium lindheimeri is found in both Mexico and the United States. In Mexico, it occurs in Nuevo Leon, Coahuila, San Luis Potosi, Tamaulipas, Chiapas, and Durango. In the United States, it is found in Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas, and Oklahoma.
Morphological Characteristics
Desmodium lindheimeri is a non-woody forb/herb.
Further Information
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