Desmodium metcalfei
Metcalfe's Ticktrefoil
Also known as: Meibomia metcalfei Rose & J.H.Painter
- Meibomia metcalfei Rose & J.H.Painter
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Fabaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Naturally occurring in North America, Desmodium metcalfei (commonly known as Metcalfe's ticktrefoil) is a herbaceous perennial belonging to the Fabaceae family. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with desert or dry shrubland conditions.
Macro Climate
Arid
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
South-Central U.S.A., Southwestern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Arizona, New Mexico