Desmodium canadense

Found in edge habitats, this is the showiest of the tick-trefoils. Hummingbirds and butterflies are attracted to the pea-like flowers. The seed pods break into sections and stick tightly to passing people & animals.

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Plant Information

Common Name(s): 
Tick-Trefoil
Type: 
Native
Herbaceous Plants - Annuals, Biennials, Perennials
Moisture: 
Dry
Moist
Light: 
Part Sun
Part Shade
Shade
Attracts butterflies/pollinators
Can be weedy

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