KAREN'S GALLERY (est. 2005)

Hoary Tick-Trefoil (Desmodium canescens) very long petioles - 8/31/13 Newark Oaks, DE

... until I learn differently.

-native

http://dnr.wi.gov/topic/EndangeredResources/Plants.asp?mode=detail&SpecCode=PDFAB1D090
-petioles (leaf stems) nearly as long as lateral leaflets
-terminal leaflet slightly larger than lateral leaflets
-stipules persistent
- lower surface of leaflets covered in tiny hooked hairs
-blooms and fruits August and September
-optimal identification period for this species is late August through early September

Comments

  • Balcony Birder on 2016-Aug-31 10:43:16 Balcony Birder said

    Old ID from Newark Oaks

  • Balcony Birder on 2016-Aug-31 10:44:58 Balcony Birder said

    p.s. - this was in your Azalea bed out front - the one where I thought someone went out of their way to plant wildflowers

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  • Title: Hoary Tick-Trefoil (Desmodium canescens) very long petioles - 8/31/13 Newark Oaks, DE
  • Description: ... until I learn differently.

    -native

    http://dnr.wi.gov/topic/EndangeredResources/Plants.asp?mode=detail&SpecCode=PDFAB1D090
    -petioles (leaf stems) nearly as long as lateral leaflets
    -terminal leaflet slightly larger than lateral leaflets
    -stipules persistent
    - lower surface of leaflets covered in tiny hooked hairs
    -blooms and fruits August and September
    -optimal identification period for this species is late August through early September
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