Desmodium obtusum
Stiff Tick Trefoil, Stiff Ticktrefoil
Also known as: Desmodium rigidum (Elliott) DC. +3 more
- Desmodium rigidum (Elliott) DC.
- Hedysarum rigidum Elliott
- Meibomia obtusa (Muhl. ex Willd.) Vaill
- Meibomia rigida (Elliott) Kuntze
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 and South America, Desmodium obtusum (commonly known as Stiff Tick Trefoil) is a herbaceous perennial belonging to the Fabaceae family. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in temperate conditions.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caribbean, North-Central U.S.A., Northeastern U.S.A., South-Central U.S.A., Southeastern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Alabama, Arkansas, Cuba, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Belize, Guatemala