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slimleaf ticktrefoil
Scientific Name: Desmodium tenuifolium
Family: Fabaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Slimleaf Ticktrefoil
This page provides information about Desmodium tenuifolium, commonly known as slimleaf ticktrefoil.
Considerations for Pets
- According to one source, Slimleaf Ticktrefoil is rated as unsafe for dogs and cats.
Considerations for Children
- According to one source, Slimleaf Ticktrefoil is rated as unsafe for children.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Desmodium tenuifolium Torr. & A. Gray
- Common Name: Slimleaf Ticktrefoil
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Synonym: Meibomia tenuifolia (Torr. & A. Gray) Kuntze
- Division: Tracheophyta
- Class: Magnoliopsida
Description
- Desmodium tenuifolium is described as a forb/herb, meaning it's a non-woody plant that is not a grass.
- It is a perennial plant.
Habitat and Distribution
- It is found in natural, fairly open, wet habitats, such as pine savannas.
- Specific locations mentioned include Pender County, NC, Alabama, and Georgia.
Growing Conditions
- The slimleaf ticktrefoil should be placed in a location with at least a few hours a day of direct sunlight.
Additional Information
- It is recognized by the Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS).
- The species has a native status in certain regions.
- The inflorescence is usually paniculate (a branched flower cluster).
Resources
- Discover Life provides a page about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Desmodium tenuifolium.
- Dave's Garden is a community where gardeners share tips and ideas.
- USF Herbarium Specimen details may be available.
- USDA data may contain additional information.