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Questions and Answers: 2022

Question: Hello, Looking to confirm that I have photographed naked tick-trefoil (Hylodesmum nudiflorum). Flowers are on a leafless stem which appears …

  • Question

    Hello, Looking to confirm that I have photographed naked tick-trefoil (Hylodesmum nudiflorum). Flowers are on a leafless stem which appears separate from the "main" plant. Seed pods are also present and (although blurry here) look consistent with those in the GoBotany photos. Found along a trail in Lincoln Woods, Lincoln, RI. Thanx.

    Answer

    Dear sldz22, yes, the images look consistent with Hylodesmum nudiflorum. Nice find. While not rare, this is an uncommon species. Best wishes.