Desmodium pulchellum

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Vinay Thite

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Aug 11, 2023, 7:45:13 AM8/11/23
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On the page of Desmodium pulchellum of efloraofindia the pods of this species are not reported. I wish to share a photo of the pods. 

Name: Desmodium pulchellum 

 Family: Leguminosae (Fabaceae) Sub family: Faboideae (Papilionaceae)

 Date/Time: 30 JUL 2023

 Location- Place, Altitude, GPS: Lalbagh, Bengaluru. Location of plant 12°56'59.9"N 77°35'06.7"E              

 Habitat- Garden/ Urban/ Wild/ Type: Garden

 Plant Habit- Tree/ Shrub/ Climber/ Herb: Shrub 

 Height/Length: About 80 cm., standing erect with support.

 Leaves Type/ Shape/ Size: Trifoliate, middle leaflet long lateral leaflets short

 Flowers Size/ Colour/ Calyx/ Bracts: Papilionaceous flowers 1.5 to 2 cm long

Fruits Type/ Shape/ Size Seeds: Hairy pods, indented on both sutures, 2.5 cm long. 

20230730 VST D. pulchellum pods.jpg
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