Hylodesmum glutinosum
One of the more common tick trefoils
Hylodesmum glutinosum sticky ticktrefoil
Synonyms:
Desmodium glutinosum
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.
Hylodesmum glutinosum sticky ticktrefoil
Flowers
Whole plant
Leaves
Flowers
Flowers
Leaves
Plant in flower
Plants in flower
Plant form & habitat
Plant in fruit
Leaves and stem
Plant Life-Form
perennial forb
Common Names
sticky ticktrefoil
