Illinois tick-trefoil |
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Desmodium illinoense |
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| Taxonomy | Family: |
Fabaceae (pea) |
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Faboideae |
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Desmodieae |
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Subtribe: |
Desmodiinae |
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| Nativity | Native |
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| Habitat | Dry to moderate moisture. Prairies, roadsides, open areas. |
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| Flowering | July to August |
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| Flower Color | Pink to pale purple, or white |
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| Identification | The fruit/seed pod is divided into 2 to 5 rounded segments. |
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| Synonyms | Meibomia illinoensis |
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| Common Names |
Illinois tick-trefoil Illinois tickclover Illinois ticktrefoil Illinois tick-clover Illinois tick-trefoil prairie tick-trefoil |
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