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Nuttall's tick trefoil

Desmodium nuttallii

Least Concern
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Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Similar Species in Desmodium

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Canada Tick-Clover
Desmodium canadense
Not Evaluated
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Dixie ticktrefoil
Desmodium tortuosum
Least Concern
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Graham's Tick-trefoil
Desmodium grahamii
Least Concern
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Greenleaf ticktrefoil
Desmodium intortum
Least Concern
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Lindheimer's Tick-trefoil
Desmodium lindheimeri
Least Concern
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silverleaf desmodium
Desmodium uncinatum
Not Evaluated
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Tickclover
Desmodium incanum
Least Concern
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Tropical ticktrefoil
Desmodium cajanifolium
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Nuttall's tick trefoil?
The scientific name of Nuttall's tick trefoil is Desmodium nuttallii. It belongs to the genus Desmodium.
What is the conservation status of Nuttall's tick trefoil?
Nuttall's tick trefoil (Desmodium nuttallii) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
What family does Nuttall's tick trefoil belong to?
Nuttall's tick trefoil (Desmodium nuttallii) belongs to the genus Desmodium, which is part of the taxonomic family Fabaceae.
Is Nuttall's tick trefoil endangered?
No, Nuttall's tick trefoil (Desmodium nuttallii) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Nuttall's tick trefoil belong to?
Nuttall's tick trefoil (Desmodium nuttallii) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).
What are the closest relatives of Nuttall's tick trefoil?
The closest relatives of Nuttall's tick trefoil in the genus Desmodium include Canada Tick-Clover, Dixie ticktrefoil, Graham's Tick-trefoil, Greenleaf ticktrefoil, Lindheimer's Tick-trefoil.

Genus Desmodium — 11 Species

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Canada Tick-Clover
Desmodium canadense
NE 🐾
Dixie ticktrefoil
Desmodium tortuosum
LC 🐾
Graham's Tick-trefoil
Desmodium grahamii
LC 🐾
Greenleaf ticktrefoil
Desmodium intortum
LC 🐾
Lindheimer's Tick-trefoil
Desmodium lindheimeri
LC
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Nuttall's tick trefoil
Desmodium nuttallii
LC
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silverleaf desmodium
Desmodium uncinatum
NE 🐾
Tickclover
Desmodium incanum
LC 🐾
Tropical ticktrefoil
Desmodium cajanifolium
LC 🐾
Wire With
Desmodium axillare
LC 🐾
Zarzabacoa dulce
Desmodium glabrum
NE
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