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Search Term(s): Hylodesmum nudiflorum   (1 record found)

FABACEAE
Bean Family
Hylodesmum nudiflorum  (bare-stemmed tick-trefoil)   
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Synonym
Desmodium nudiflorum (L.) DC.
Carex Section
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Meaning of Scientific Name
Hylodesmum: hylo from the Greek hul? meaning "wood", desmumb from the Greek desmos (band or chain) and refers to the jointed seed pods; nudiflorum: naked flower, usually referring to flowering prior to leaf emergence
Native Plant
Yes
Life Form
Perennial Herb
Phenology (Flowering Period)
July
Physiographic Province
☑ Piedmont
☑ Coastal Plain

County Distribution
☑ New Castle
☑ Kent
☑ Sussex

Habitat
Rich woodlands
State Status
Common
Piedmont Status
Common
Coastal Plain Status
Common
Global Rank
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Federal Status
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Geographic Affinity
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Species at Limit of Distribution
☐ Northern
☐ Southern

North American Distribution (Non-indigenous Species)
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Coefficient of Conservatism
6
Invasive
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Invasive Watchlist
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Global Origin (Non-native Species)
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Wildlife Values
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Medicinal Properties
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ID Notes
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Additional Info
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Habitats in which this plant occurs
Forest Interior (Upland Piedmont)
Forest Interior (Upland Coastal Plain)
Tuliptree Rich Wood (Piedmont)
Tuliptree Rich Wood (Coastal Plain)
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