| Wildflower Information for Desmodium perplexum | |
|---|---|
| Common name(s) | Perplexing tick-trefoil |
| Family | Fabaceae (Legume family) |
| Flowers | color: pink petals: pea |
| Leaves | alternate |
| Lifecycle | perennial |
| Peak bloom period | mid-August to mid-September |
| Origin | native |
Wildflowers of the National Capital Region
Discovering wildflowers in Maryland, Washington D.C., and Northern Virginia
Desmodium perplexum
Common name: Perplexing tick-trefoil