Desmodium × humifusum
Eastern Trailing Ticktrefoil, Ground Spreading Tick Trefoil
Other regional names: Trailing Tick Trefoil
- Trailing Tick Trefoil
Also known as: Hedysarum ×humifusum Muhl. ex Bigelow +2 more
- Hedysarum ×humifusum Muhl. ex Bigelow
- Hedysarum humifusum Muhl.
- Meibomia ×humifusa (Muhl. ex Bigelow) Kuntze
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Fabaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Originating in North America, Desmodium × humifusum (commonly known as Eastern Trailing Ticktrefoil or Ground-Spreading Tick-Trefoil) is a herbaceous perennial belonging to the Fabaceae family. Within its native range, this hybrid is primarily associated with temperate conditions. The parent species of this naturally occurring hybrid are linked below.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Northeastern U.S.A., Southeastern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Connecticut, District of Columbia, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia
Parent Species