naked-flowered tick-trefoil

Hylodesmum nudiflorum

The naked-flowered tick-trefoil is a special plant with tiny flowers that bloom without any leaves. It grows in fields and meadows, making it a fun find for nature explorers!

Hábitat: Meadows

Aspecto

The naked-flowered tick-trefoil has delicate pink to purplish pea-like flowers that bloom on leafless stems, appearing 'naked' above its carpet of three-parted leaves. Its vibrant green foliage often lies low to the ground, creating a distinct two-tiered appearance.

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naked-flowered tick-trefoil

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Datos interesantes

Its flowering stems grow tall without leaves, appearing completely 'naked'!

Its seeds are so sticky they inspired the 'tick-trefoil' part of its name!

The tiny, pink pea-like flowers are a nectar feast for many pollinators!

This clever plant grows two ways: low leaves AND tall flower stalks!

Habilidades especiales

naked-flowered tick-trefoil can use its Velcro-like seed pods to hitch rides on passing animals, spreading its tiny seeds far and wide!

naked-flowered tick-trefoil has ground-level leaves that soak up sun energy, while its 'naked' flower stalks rise high to attract busy pollinators!

naked-flowered tick-trefoil partners with tiny underground helpers to pull nitrogen from the air, making the soil richer for itself and neighbors.

Medidas y detalles

Altura: 30-90 cm
Extensión: 30-60 cm
Tamaño de la flor: 0.5-0.8 cm
Temporada de floración: Summer-Early Fall
Comestible: No
Toxicidad: Ninguna
Ciclo de vida: Perenne
Método de polinización: Insectos

Conexiones ecológicas

pollinates

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Bombus impatiens

Visits the small pink-purple flowers for nectar.

eats

Juvenal's Duskywing

Erynnis juvenalis

Its caterpillars feed on the leaves of this plant.

eats

White-tailed deer

Odocoileus virginianus

Browses on the leaves and stems, especially new growth.

symbiotic with

Rhizobium bacteria

Rhizobium leguminosarum

Helps the plant fix nitrogen in its root nodules.

Rasgos

Caducifolio

Las plantas caducifolias pierden periódicamente todas sus hojas, por lo general durante el otoño o las estaciones secas.

Ornamental

Las plantas ornamentales se cultivan principalmente por su atractivo estético, embelleciendo paisajes y jardines con su atractivo follaje, flores o forma.

Floración de verano

Las plantas de floración de verano producen sus flores durante la temporada estival, a menudo aportando un color vibrante cuando muchas otras plantas ya han terminado de florecer.