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| What leaf complexity is present here - simple, right?
This is the only Desmodium species in our area without
trifoliate leaves, thus the common name "simple-leaf" tick clover. |
look at these papilionaceous flowers! don't they
remind you slightly of little pink butterflies? (hence their name) |
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| the genus Desmodium contains plants with sticky
fruits! This fruit is called a loment, and it is a kind of legume that
has constrictions around each seed. No doubt you have come home from
walking around outside before and found individual seed segments stuck to
your clothing. In Central Texas Desmodium is the only taxon
which has sticky, flat fruits |
more loments/legumes |
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| the light purple flower on the left is fresh and receptive
to pollinators; the flower on the right is dying and subsequently changing
color to blue |
what is the leaf
shape here? |
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