Desmanthus bicornutus
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Summary
Source: WikipediaDesmanthus bicornutus is a species of flowering plant in the legume family native to northern and central Mexico and the southwestern United States. It is an "abundant roadside weed across its native range." It is known by the common names ruby bundleflower, two-horn bundleflower, and in Mexican Spanish malvilla de laguna.
Description
A tropical herbaceous plant in the legume family (Fabaceae), Desmanthus bicornutus is one of 22 species in its genus. The seeds are potentially edible, though this requires further confirmation.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Central America, Guatemala, Mexico, North America, USA,
Notes
There are 22 Desmanthus species. Also as Mimosaceae.
Synonyms
Also Known As
Malvilla de Laguna
References (2)
- ILDIS Legumes of the World http:www:ildis.org/Legume/Web
- Kew Plants of the World Online
