Blog Posts

  • Desmanthus illinoiensis

    Desmanthus illinoiensis, “Illinois bundleflower” Fabaceae Over the past few years I’ve picked up quite a bit of lore about this plant, and I was happy to finally notice it on the roadside yesterday! A common plant in many areas of the south central and Midwestern US. It can often be found growing on the sides…

  • Lotus corniculatus

    Lotus corniculatus, “birdsfoot trefoil” Fabaceae Birdsfoot trefoil is probably best known as a perennial legume forage crop, but this species has also been used for reclaiming strip mine land and as a ground cover on paths with high foot traffic (Personal Communication). Producing high-quality forage for cattle and sheep in soils with a low pH,…