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Search Term(s): Desmodium canadense   (1 record found)

FABACEAE
Bean Family
Desmodium canadense  (showy tick-trefoil)   
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Synonym
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Carex Section
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Meaning of Scientific Name
Desmodium: from the Greek desmos (band or chain) and refers to the jointed seed pods; canadense: of or from Canada and North America
Native Plant
Yes
Life Form
Perennial Herb
Phenology (Flowering Period)
July
Physiographic Province
☑ Piedmont
☐ Coastal Plain

County Distribution
☑ New Castle
☐ Kent
☐ Sussex

Habitat
Stream banks and low ground
State Status
Rare/Historical
Piedmont Status
Rare/Historical
Coastal Plain Status
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Global Rank
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Federal Status
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Geographic Affinity
Northern
Species at Limit of Distribution
☐ Northern
☐ Southern

North American Distribution (Non-indigenous Species)
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Coefficient of Conservatism
8
Invasive
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Invasive Watchlist
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Global Origin (Non-native Species)
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Wildlife Values
Seeds eaten by Bobwhite Quail and Turkey.
Medicinal Properties
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ID Notes
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Additional Info
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Habitats in which this plant occurs
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