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Illinois Bundleflower
Legume Family : Fabaceae
Latin Name : Desmanthus illinoensis
Longevity : Perennial
Season : Warm
Origin : Native
Value : Wildlife – good
Livestock -good
Remarks :
Growth is upright reaching a height of 1 to 3 feet.
The small white flowers form a ball-like cluster
and bloom from May to June. The fruit is a
dense cluster of curved pods that are green when
young and turn brown or black at maturity. The
leaves are touch-sensitive, folding together when
handled. This plant is an indicator of good range
condition. A high protein plant that is readily
eaten by livestock and wildlife. It is winter hardy
and drought resistant. Adapted to clay and sandy
soils on prairies, waste areas, open wooded
slopes, stream banks, ditches, and roadsides.
Source: USDA-NRCS
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