Desmodium paniculatum
About
Desmodium paniculatum, the panicled-leaf ticktrefoil, narrow-leaf tick-trefoil or panicled tickclover, is a perennial herb in the pea family, Fabaceae. Belonging to a nearly cosmopolitan genus, the panicled-leaf ticktrefoil is a common native to Eastern North America, ranging from Quebec to Florida and as far West as Texas, Nebraska, and Ontario. The sticky loment can be found in disturbed areas that receive plenty of light, such as roadsides, parks, and abandoned fields.
- Family
- Fabaceae
How to use it
The panicled tickclover can be beneficial for wildlife, providing food and habitat for various insects and animals. Its presence in disturbed areas helps stabilize the soil and supports biodiversity, making it an important plant in its ecosystem.
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Gardening tip
If you're planting panicled tickclover, make sure to choose a sunny spot! This plant thrives in areas that receive plenty of light, so look for places like roadsides or open fields to help it grow well.
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Ecology
How it lives
- Propagated by
- Seed
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- Name
- Desmodium paniculatum
- Slug
- desmodium-paniculatum
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Family
- Fabaceae
- Genus
- Desmodium
- Species
- paniculatum
- Wikidata QID
- Q5264642
- Propagule type
- seed
- Container suitable
- No
- Indoor suitable
- No
- OSSI pledged
- No
- Hazard level
- 1
- Data completeness
- 43
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