Desmodium painteri
Desmodium painteri
- Native to:
- Mexico | Mexico Southwest
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Fabaceae
- Genus:
- Desmodium
- Species:
- Desmodium painteri
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 150 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Colors:
- pink, purple
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- butterflies, bees, small mammals
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Propagation & Germination
- Scarification:
- Seed coat scarification required before sowing
- Notes:
- Seeds have hard seed coats; scarification (e.g., nicking or hot water treatment) improves germination.
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