Desmodium perplexum
Ecological Benefits: foliage is forage for several mammal species, seeds feed various birds
Bloom period: summer-fall
Best Areas for Planting: all moisture and light levels; soils that are loam, clay-loam, or rocky
Natural Habitat: can be found in various forest types, clearings, old fields, and roadsides
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