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Desmodium Species, Slim-Leaf Tick Trefoil

Desmodiumtenuifolium

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Family
Fabaceae (fab-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Desmodium (des-MOH-dee-um)
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Species
tenuifolium (ten-yoo-ih-FOH-lee-um)
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Synonym
Macrotyloma tenuifolium
Meibomia tenuifolium
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Herbaceous
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Herbs
Perennials
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Propagation Methods
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Scarify seed before sowing
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
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smiln32
Oklahoma City, OK (Zone 7a) | September 2004 | neutral

This plant is a U.S. native and grows primarily in the Southeastern part of the country.

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