Desmodium retinens
Santa Rita Mountain Ticktrefoil
Also known as: Desmodium wislizeni Engelm. ex A.Gray +3 more
- Desmodium wislizeni Engelm. ex A.Gray
- Desmodium wislizeni var. venulosum M.E.Jones
- Meibomia retinens Kuntze
- Meibomia wislizeni (Engelm. ex A.Gray) Kuntze
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Fabaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Desmodium retinens (commonly known as Santa Rita Mountain ticktrefoil) is a herbaceous perennial belonging to the Fabaceae family. Originating in North America and South America, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Central America, Mexico, Southwestern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Arizona, Guatemala, Mexico Central, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest, Mexico Southwest