Pointed-Leaf Tick-Trefoil – Desmodium glutinosum

Native To State: YES
Naturally Occurring: YES

Description

Appearance: Desmodium glutinosum is a herbaceous perennial known for its compound leaves with three leaflets and spikes of small, pink to purplish flowers.

Leaves: The leaves are compound with three pointed leaflets.

Flowers: The plant produces spikes of small, pink to purplish, pea-like flowers.

Fruits: It forms distinctive, jointed seed pods that cling to fur or clothing, giving rise to the common name “tick trefoil.”

Habitat: It is commonly found in woodlands and open areas.

Distribution: Pointed-leaf tick trefoil is native to North America.

Occurrence
Found throughout the property

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