species 12,061 observations

Naked-flowered Tick-trefoil

Hylodesmum nudiflorum

Field notes

Hylodesmum nudiflorum (syn. Desmodium nudiflorum), the naked-flowered tick trefoil, panicled leaf tick trefoil or stemless tick trefoil, is a species of flowering plant in the family Fabaceae, native to eastern North America. The species is perennial, and is typically found in mature, open woodlands in a variety of soils, preferring those with substantial organic content. It requires a humid climate, and can withstand extremes in temperature, precipitation, and wind.

Supports All

2 native animals
supported in the US

Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Silver-spotted Skipper, Gray Hairstreak 2

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer: Herbaceous plants
Light: Part shade Dappled shade
Moisture: Well drained Moist
Soil: Rocky Sand Organic
Soil pH: Neutral
Resists: Fire
Habit: Arching Erect
Plant type: Wildflower

From NC State Extension.