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Question: Hello, Found these on a walk at Neutaconkanut Hill Conservancy in Providence, RI. Wondering if they all tick tre-foil, the …

  • Question

    Hello, Found these on a walk at Neutaconkanut Hill Conservancy in Providence, RI. Wondering if they all tick tre-foil, the first two images possibly Desmodium paniculatum, and the next two images Desmodium perplexum, and the last two, Hylodesmum glutinosum? Only the last species is in currently in bloom. Thanks

    Answer

    Dear sldz22, good morning. It will be a little difficult to assist you because the images are not ordered (for me) as you posted them. Those with narrow leaflets may well be Desmodium paniculatum (i.e., it is a good hypothesis). The flowering plant looks good for Hylodesmum glutinosum. The non-flowering individual could be a number of species. If you can acquire flowers for it, please do so. Best wishes.