Desmodium Species, Cuban Tick Trefoil

Desmodiumcubense

Family
Fabaceae (fab-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Desmodium (des-MOH-dee-um)
Species
cubense (koo-BEN-see)
Synonym
Meibomia cubense
Sun Exposure
Foliage
Herbaceous
Succulent
Hardiness
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Herbs
Perennials
Shrubs
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Scarify seed before sowing
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Regional

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Honomu, HI (Zone 11) | February 2005 | neutral

I'm not familiar with this plant and would like more info...I tried to google it but none of the sites I found will define the plant or s...Read More

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San Antonio, TX (Zone 8b) | February 2005 | neutral

This is plant is native to Puerto Rico as well as Cuba.

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