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Desmodium canadense

Common name(s): Showy Tick-trefoil


Desmodium canadense
Desmodium canadense


Wildflower Information for Desmodium canadense
Common name(s) Showy Tick-trefoil
Family Fabaceae (Legume family)
Flowers color: pink   petals: pea
Leaves alternate
Lifecycle perennial
Peak bloom period mid-July to mid-August
Origin native

Desmodium canadense
Desmodium canadense

Desmodium canadense
Desmodium canadense

Desmodium canadense - leaves
Desmodium canadense - leaves

Desmodium canadense - leaves
Desmodium canadense - leaves

Desmodium canadense - leaves
Desmodium canadense - leaves

Desmodium canadense - stem
Desmodium canadense - stem

Desmodium canadense - fruit
Desmodium canadense - fruit

Desmodium canadense - fruit
Desmodium canadense - fruit

Desmodium canadense - plants
Desmodium canadense - plants