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Desmanthus acuminatus
Desmanthus acuminatus Benth.
Sharp Pod Bundleflower, Wild Tantan
Fabaceae (Pea Family)
Synonym(s): Desmanthus virgatus var. acuminatus
USDA Symbol: DEAC3
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb , Subshrub , Shrub
Fruit Type: Legume
Size Notes: Stems spreading to decumbent, up to about 3 feet long. Plant up to about 1 foot tall.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: White , Pink , GreenBloom Time: Apr , May , Jun
Distribution
USA: TXFrom the National Organizations Directory
According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is on display at the following locations:Naval Air Station Kingsville - Kingsville, TX
Web Reference
Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona ChapterAdditional resources
USDA: Find Desmanthus acuminatus in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Desmanthus acuminatus in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Desmanthus acuminatus
Metadata
Record Modified: 2022-10-13Research By: SET