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Rose's ticktrefoil

Scientific Name: Desmodium rosei

Family: Fabaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Annual

Other Names:

       

Desmodium rosei

Also known as Rose's Ticktrefoil or Rose's Tickclover, Desmodium rosei is a member of the Fabaceae (legume) family.

Considerations for Pets

  • The common name "Ticktrefoil" suggests the plant produces seeds that may cling to fur.

Considerations for Children

  • The common name "Ticktrefoil" suggests the plant produces seeds that may cling to clothing.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Desmodium rosei B.G. Schub.
  • Family: Fabaceae (Legume Family)
  • Common Names: Rose's Ticktrefoil, Rose Tickclover
  • Synonyms: Based on the text, ITIS accepts the name Desmodium rosei.

Distribution and Habitat

  • Desmodium rosei can be found in the Chiricahua Mountains, Cochise County, Arizona.
  • It also grows in Yavapai County, Arizona.
  • The "Desciption" found online references distribution along with anatomical, size, habitat, and conservation information.
  • It is found in the Sonoran Desert region of the southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico.

Morphological Characteristics

  • Growth Habit: Forb/herb
  • Duration: Annual
  • The flowers are described as having rose-purple petals.
  • One source notes the flowers being very small (1/8").

Quirky Facts

  • One source describes the flowers of related plants, although not rosei itself, as having an "intricate, subtle beauty that rivals the prettiest of roses," suggesting an unusual aesthetic appeal beyond typical wildflowers.

Interactions with Other Organisms

  • Related Desmodium canadense (Showy Tick Trefoil) plants attract insects, including Rose Chafer Beetles.

Further Information

  • Dave's Garden is referenced as a place for tips and ideas for gardens.
  • Discover Life has a page about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Desmodium rosei.
  • USDA NRCS PLANTS Database is also referenced.