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Illinois Bundleflower
Desmanthus illinoensis
In the United States:
Native
· also called prairie bundleflower, prairie mimosa, Illinois mimosa
White globular flower heads are visited by small bees seeking nectar and pollen. A warm-season perennial legume that fixes nitrogen and is deep-rooted and drought tolerant once established. Blooms intermittently through summer, often after rains.
| Nectar | medium |
|---|---|
| Pollen | low |
| Bloom (US) | May–September |
| Type | Perennial |
| Sun | full |
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