Dixie ticktrefoil vs Graham's Tick-trefoil
Desmodium tortuosum compared with Desmodium grahamii
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Dixie ticktrefoil | Graham's Tick-trefoil |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom same | Plantae (Plants) | Plantae (Plants) |
| Phylum same | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) |
| Class same | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) |
| Order same | Fabales (Legumes & Allies) | Fabales (Legumes & Allies) |
| Family same | Fabaceae | Fabaceae |
| Genus same | Desmodium | Desmodium |
| Species | Desmodium tortuosum | Desmodium grahamii |
Evolutionary Relationship
Dixie ticktrefoil and Graham's Tick-trefoil share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Desmodium.
Conservation Status
Dixie ticktrefoil
LC — Least ConcernGraham's Tick-trefoil
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Dixie ticktrefoil | Graham's Tick-trefoil |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Dixie ticktrefoil
Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, and deserts and xeric shrublands. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.
Widely distributed across Africa (9 countries), Asia (5 countries), Europe (United Kingdom), North America (5 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (10 countries), and South America (4 countries).
Graham's Tick-trefoil
Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Dixie ticktrefoil
No description available.
Graham's Tick-trefoil
No description available.
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