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Tweedy's ticktrefoil

Scientific Name: Desmodium tweedyi

Family: Fabaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Perennial

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Desmodium tweedyi - Tweedy's Ticktrefoil

Desmodium tweedyi, commonly known as Tweedy's ticktrefoil, is a forb/herb belonging to the Fabaceae (Pea) family. Other common names include Tweedy's tick clover and Tweed's tick-clover.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Desmodium tweedyi Britton
  • Family: Fabaceae (Pea Family)
  • Rank: Species
  • Synonym: Meibomia tweedyi

Considerations for Pets

  • Multiple sources indicate that Tweedy's Ticktrefoil is *not* safe for dogs.

Considerations for Children

  • Multiple sources indicate that Tweedy's Ticktrefoil is *not* safe for children.

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

  • Desmodium tweedyi is a perennial forb/herb, meaning it's a non-woody plant that lives for more than two years.
  • It typically reaches an average height of 3.5 feet (1.1 meters).

Distribution and Habitat

Tweedy's ticktrefoil thrives in environment falling in zones 6 to 9 and can tolerate low to average water use and full shade exposure.

Additional Information

  • The plant's symbol is DETW.
  • Nomenclatural reference: Trans. New York Acad. Sci. 9: 183. 1889.

Resources

  • Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center: Focuses on protecting and preserving North America's native plants.
  • Dave's Garden: A community for sharing gardening tips and ideas.
  • Discover Life: Provides information about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Desmodium tweedyi.