Short’s Resort
Field Station
Est. 2026 · No. 01
Section 04 · Species NoteR&D Library
Specimen Note · 07 · 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; establishes willingly and signals a healthy, balanced stand.

StatusA working first pass, being reconciled against NPSOT and USDA PLANTS. Corrections welcome through the repository.
Propagation Record
Section07 · Uplands
MethodSeed
Seed treatmentScarify; inoculate
ProvenanceSabine
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