Hylodesmum nudiflorum (syn. Desmodium nudiflorum), the naked-flowered tick trefoil, panicled leaf tick trefoil or stemless tick trefoil, is a species of flowering plant in the family Fabaceae, native to eastern North America. The species is perennial, and is typically found in mature, open woodlands in a variety of soils, preferring those with substantial organic content. It requires a humid climate, and can withstand extremes in temperature, precipitation, and wind.
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Is it poisonous?
We have no record of Naked-flowered tick-trefoil being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
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Classification
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Phylum
- Tracheophyta
- Class
- Magnoliopsida
- Order
- Fabales
- Family
- Fabaceae
- Genus
- Hylodesmum
- Species
- Hylodesmum nudiflorum
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