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Panicled Tick Trefoil

Desmodium paniculatum

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Illustration of Panicled Tick Trefoil (Desmodium paniculatum)

Panicled Tick Trefoil is a perennial herb with slender stems and small, pink to purple flowers. It is known for its sticky seed pods that cling to clothing and animal fur. This plant is often found in open woods and fields.

Habitat
It grows in open woods and fields.
Diet
Pollinated by bees and provides food for various insects.
How common
Common

Best time to see a Panicled Tick Trefoil

The best time to see a Panicled Tick Trefoil is August–September, when about 62% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 6,523 research-grade iNaturalist observations.

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