Desmodium canadense (L.) DC.showy ticktrefoil |
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Names and MythsDesmodium Greek desmos, a chain based on appearance of the loment canadense of Canada Tick-trefoil from the tick like adherence and the three part form of the leaf. 9 |
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Natural history / FolkloreThe modified pod a loment is a chain of 1 seeded units which normally break apart at dispersal.9 |
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DescriptionLarge rose purple flowers in thick clusters. |
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