Hylodesmum glutinosum sticky ticktrefoil

Synonyms: Desmodium glutinosum
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Inflorescence is borne on the same stem as the leaves which are clustered on the bottom beneath the inflorescence. Leaflets of compound leaves are ovate with pointy tips.

Habitat & Range

Common in rich woods.

Present in most counties in the state.

Wetland codes

EMP:	FAC
NCNE:	FAC

Phenology

Flowers June through August.

Plant Codes

S-rank: No rank
G-rank: G5 (Secure)

APG/Taxonomization Info

Transferred from Desmodium to Hylodesmum genus in 2000.

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