Species PlantsPointed-leaved Tick Trefoil

Pointed-leaved Tick Trefoil

Desmodium glutinosum

UncommonPlant
Illustration of Pointed-leaved Tick Trefoil (Desmodium glutinosum)

Pointed-leaved Tick Trefoil is a herbaceous plant with sticky seed pods that readily attach to clothing and fur. Its pink flowers add a touch of color to woodland understories.

Habitat
It is found in deciduous forests and woodland edges.
Diet
Its flowers attract pollinators, and its seeds are dispersed by animals.
How common
Uncommon

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