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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August 2012
Plant Information
Common Name(s):
Tick-Trefoil
Type:
Native
Herbaceous Plants - Annuals, Biennials, Perennials
Moisture:
Dry
Moist
Moist
Light:
Part Sun
Part Shade
Shade
Part Shade
Shade
Attracts butterflies/pollinators
Can be weedy
Can be weedy