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Wydler's ticktrefoil
Scientific Name: Desmodium wydlerianum
Family: Fabaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Wydler's Ticktrefoil (Desmodium wydlerianum)
Wydler's Ticktrefoil, scientifically known as Desmodium wydlerianum Urb., is a forb/herb belonging to the Fabaceae (Leguminosae) family. It is also known as Wydler's tick trefoil.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Desmodium wydlerianum Urb.
- Rank: Species
- Family: Fabaceae (Leguminosae)
- Synonyms:
- Desmodium lunatum Huber
- Meibomia lunata (Huber) Hoehne
- Meibomia wydleriana (Urb.) Britton
Distribution and Habitat
Desmodium wydlerianum is native to the U.S.
Morphological Characteristics
- Life Form: Herb
- Group: Dicotyledon
- As a forb/herb, it is a non-woody plant that is not a grass.
Common Names
- Wydler's ticktrefoil (English)
Considerations for Pets
- Based on available information, Wydler's Ticktrefoil is reported as not safe for dogs and cats.
Considerations for Children
- Based on available information, Wydler's Ticktrefoil is reported as not safe for children.
Quirky Facts
- The plant's common name, "ticktrefoil," suggests a potential mechanism for seed dispersal via attachment to animals or clothing, though this is not explicitly stated.
Further Resources
- Dave's Garden: Provides gardening tips and plant information.
- Garden Guides: Offers information on gardening.
- Discover Life: Features biology, natural history, ecology, and distribution data.
- British Database of World Flora and Fauna: Contains taxonomic information.