Short’s Resort
Field Station
Est. 2026 · No. 01
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Specimen Note · 02 · Uplands

Illinois Bundleflower

Desmanthus illinoensisShort’s Resort Field Station
Pending NPSOT review

The key native legume of the mix at 6% — fixes nitrogen and its seed is prime wildlife food. Scarify hard seed and inoculate; it can take two or three seasons to fill in, and a stand with it is a healthy, balanced one.

StatusA working first pass, being reconciled against NPSOT and USDA PLANTS. Corrections welcome at [email protected].
Illinois Bundleflower — Desmanthus illinoensis
Photo · Dehaan · CC BY 3.0 · Commons ↗
Not photographed on this property
Propagation Record
Section02 · Uplands
MethodSeed
Seed treatmentScarify; inoculate
ProvenanceSabine
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