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Common Name(s): Illinois Bundleflower, Prairie Mimosa, Bundleflower,Illinois
Species: Desmanthus illinoensis
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Family: Fabaceae
Longevity: Perennial
Season: Warm
Origin: Native
Height: 5 feet
Flowers: Late May - June
Description: A large legume with a much branched, shrublike growth form. Common on clay or limestone soils in prairies and along roadsides, fence rows and streams. Rarely found in overgrazed pastures. Very high in protein and is highly preferred by livestock and wildlife. Seeds are eaten by quail and other birds. The fruit is a cluster (bundle) of pods.
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