species 506 observations
Toothed Tick-trefoil
Desmodium cuspidatum
Field notes
Desmodium cuspidatum, common name large-bracted tick-trefoil, is a species of plant in the legume family, Fabaceae. It is native to North America.
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native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Locust Digitate Leafminer Moth, Dwarf Plume Moth, Silver-spotted Skipper, Barred Yellow
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Hosted animals
Gall makers, leaf miners and other animals living on or in it
Dasineura meibomiae, Desmodium Leaf-mining Beetle
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Ruffed Grouse, Tylopelta gibbera, Versute Sharpshooter
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
American Bumble Bee, Fraternal Potter Wasp, Two-spotted Longhorn Bee, Orange-legged Furrow Bee
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Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Herbaceous plants
- Light
- Part shade Full shade
- Plant type
- Perennial Wildflower
From USDA PLANTS and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.