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Santa Rita Mountain ticktrefoil
Scientific Name: Desmodium retinens
Family: Fabaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Santa Rita Mountain Ticktrefoil (Desmodium retinens)
Considerations for Pets
- According to one source, this plant has a "No" rating for safety with dogs. It is important to always consult with your veterinarian and to monitor your pets for any adverse reactions if they ingest a plant.
Considerations for Children
- According to one source, this plant has a "No" rating for safety with children. It is important to always consult with your doctor and to monitor your children for any adverse reactions if they ingest a plant.
Desmodium retinens, commonly known as Santa Rita Mountain ticktrefoil, is a forb/herb in the ticktrefoil genus Desmodium.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Desmodium retinens Schltdl.
- Common Names: Santa Rita Mountain ticktrefoil, Santa Rita tick trefoil.
- Family: Fabaceae
- Synonyms: Desmodium wislizeni Engelm. ex A. Gray, Meibomia retinens (Schlecht.) Kuntze
- Taxonomic Status: Accepted
Distribution and Habitat
- This species is found in the Santa Rita Mountains, located about 65 km (40 mi) southeast of Tucson, Arizona.
- It is not found in Idaho.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Desmodium retinens is a perennial forb/herb, meaning it is a non-woody plant that lives for more than two years.
- It is not an evergreen and turns yellow in the autumn.
- Adult species are reported to reach up to 17 meters in height.
- Stems are woody below, or from a woody crown or caudex.
- Taproot and nodules are present.
- Stems are erect or ascending, or stems or branches are arching.