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Desmodium tortuosum

(Sw.) DC. (1825)

This name is accepted

Kingdom: Viridiplantae Phylum: Magnoliophyta Class/Clade: Eudicot-Rosids Order: Fabales Family: Fabaceae Genus: Desmodium

Florida beggarweed

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Description

Key Characters:

Growth Form: Erect herbs or subshrubs 5–20 dm tall.

Stems: Stems hooked pubescent.

Roots:

Leaves: Leaves compound (trifoliolate). Alternate. Leaflets elliptic to ovate, terminal one 3–10 cm long, 1.5–5 cm wide. Apex obtuse to acute. Base cuneate to obtuse. Surfaces appressed pubescent with minute hooked hairs. Leaflet margins entire. Petioles 1–5 cm long. Stipules dry and membranous, distinct. Leaflets stipellate.

Flowers: Flowers numerous in open, racemose inflorescences 3–8 cm long, occasionally these grouped into diffuse, paniculate inflorescences up to 25 cm long, rachis densely glandular pilose, less so with age, and puberulent with hooked hairs. Flowers papilionaceous; pedicels slender, 10–15 mm long, borne at base of calyx. Calyx campanulate. Corolla pink to bluish purple, 5–6 mm long, exceeding the calyx, wings oblong, keel petals. Stamens 10. Ovary superior.

Fruit: Pods stipitate; (3–)5–7–jointed; (1.5–)2–3 cm long; pubescent with hooked hairs; articles usually orbicular to broadly elliptic; 3–4.5 mm long; 3–3.5 mm wide. Seeds compressed.

Ploidy: 2n = 22

Habitat: Common in pastures; dry; disturbed areas near the coast; open; disturbed wet forest; and along roadsides.

Elevation Range: 20–670 m.

Historical Distribution

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Uses and Culture

USES

  • Yes

Natural History

Statewide Status

Naturalized

Island Status

Kaua'i Naturalized
O'ahu Naturalized
Molokai Potentially naturalizing
Lana'i Potentially naturalizing
Kaho'olawe Potentially naturalizing
Maui Naturalized
Hawai'i Naturalized

Dispersal Agents


Pollinators

Notes

  • 20-670 m
  • Description digitized by Dylan Charter
  • Description digitized from the Manual of the Flowering Plants of Hawaii
  • First eollected on Maui in 1913 (Collector unknown s.n., BISH).-PIote 90.
  • This species is characteristic in having long, ascending to spreading pedicels in fruit. The articles are distinctively twisted alternately along the margins when young.

Bibliography

Name Published In: Prodr. 2: 332 (1825)

Other References

Wagner et al. 1990:669 (K, O, M, Ka, H); Hughes 1995:5 (Mo); Faccenda, Arthur, et al. 2025:181 (KEY)

Occurrences

SNo. Scientific Name Locality Habitat Basis of Record Description Recorded By Record Number Island Source Date
1 Desmodium tortuosum Hawai????i, Hilo, HI, US OBSERVATION Curtis Daehler Hawaii HAPI 3/18/2007
2 Desmodium tortuosum Haleakala Ranch Headquarters Preserved_Specimen Maui BISH
3 Desmodium tortuosum Honolulu, Pensacola Street, Hawaii Agric. Expt. Station Preserved_Specimen Hosaka, E.Y. 2641 Oahu BISH 1942-04-20
4 Desmodium tortuosum Honolulu, Pensacola Street Preserved_Specimen Meebold, A. Oahu BISH 1932-05-01
5 Desmodium tortuosum Napoopoo Preserved_Specimen Corn, C. Hawaii BISH 1985-09-06
6 Desmodium tortuosum Wailuku ditch along highway Preserved_Specimen erect herb Herbst, D.R. 5403 Maui BISH 1975-07-08
7 Desmodium tortuosum Kiolakaa-Keaa Homesteads, Kau Forest Reserve jeep trail in disturbed Metrosideros forest Preserved_Specimen Sprawling and climbing herbaceous. Flowers pink. Stem with sticky hairs. Leaves and fruit also hairy Corn, C. 229 Hawaii BISH 1980-06-02
8 Desmodium tortuosum Kamalu Rd. at Opaekaa Stream, Wailua Homesteads roadside at bridge abutment Preserved_Specimen Branching herb to 1 m. Stems pale green on shaded side, to purple on sunny side, glossy; stems above and below nodes marked with purple bands. Leaf medium green above; paler, more bluish-green below; youngest leaflets yellow-green. Inflorescence rachis pale green with viscid hairs; pedicels purplish; loments pale green with purplish cast. Hume, L. 400 Kauai BISH 1989-08-14
9 Desmodium tortuosum East Maui, Makawao roadside Preserved_Specimen weed to 4 ft. Hobdy, R.W. 2427 Maui BISH 1985-08-18
10 Desmodium tortuosum Kiolakaa-Keaa Homesteads, Kau Forest Reserve jeep trail in disturbed Metrosideros forest Preserved_Specimen Sprawling and climbing herbaceous. Flowers pink. Stem with sticky hairs. Leaves and fruit also hairy Corn, C. 227 Hawaii BISH 1980-06-02
11 Desmodium tortuosum Honolulu, 908 Kamilonui Road full sun Preserved_Specimen shrub to 0.7 m with a single trunk. Flowers rose pink Lau, J. 1836 Oahu BISH 1986-01-13
12 Desmodium tortuosum Hilo open areas, cleared of buildings by 1960 tsunami Preserved_Specimen Branching herb to 1 m Fosberg, F.R. 41983 Hawaii BISH 1961-08-10
13 Desmodium tortuosum Puna district; near Kapoho On roadside with other alien plants. Preserved_Specimen Shrub 1 m tall, frt green. Cuddihy, L.W. 2075 Hawaii BISH 1987-09-20
14 Desmodium tortuosum Ahuimanu UTM 620103 2371725 Growing in weedy patch near driveway. Homeowner said it started growing there 1-2 years ago- he didn't plant it. Preserved_Specimen Herb~ 4 ft tall. Pubescent bract seen- no flowers or fruit. OED 2007103001 Oahu BISH 2007-10-30
15 Desmodium tortuosum East Maui; 16.6 miles E of Ulupalakua Ranch on Piilani Hwy.(Hwy 31), 3.7 mi E of Manawainui rocky dry stream bed dominated by Prosopis pallida, Leucaena leucocephala Preserved_Specimen Wagner, W.L. 4738 Maui BISH 1983-01-14
16 Desmodium tortuosum Kealakekua, Honaunau in pasture by sea coast Preserved_Specimen Hosaka, E.Y. 2516 Hawaii BISH 1940-05-07
17 Desmodium tortuosum Honolulu, Manoa, Wilder Ave. along the H1 near University Ave Crack between road and dividing wall. Sunny area Preserved_Specimen To 2m tall Faccenda, K. 1995 Oahu BISH 2021-06-15
18 Desmodium tortuosum Makolelau Roadside in Bidens mensesii shrubland. Preserved_Specimen Hughes, G.D. Molokai BISH 1992-08-16
19 Desmodium tortuosum mauka of Kailua-Kawaihae Rd., Kaloko, N.Kona `A`a fields; with Pennisetum setaceum and Waltheria in sunny, open areas Preserved_Specimen shrub to ~1 m. Flowers pink Nagata, K.M. 2348 Hawaii BISH 1981-07-18
20 Desmodium tortuosum East Maui, Makawao roadside Preserved_Specimen weed to 4 ft. Hobdy, R.W. 2427 Maui BISH 1985-08-18
21 Desmodium tortuosum SW; helicopter landing area above Hanakanaea Bay Disturbed area with other exotic species Preserved_Specimen ~2'. No flowers Cuddihy, L.W. 434 Kahoolawe BISH 1980-04-25
22 Desmodium tortuosum Hakalau roadside Preserved_Specimen Upright shrub to 0.75 m. Flowers violet Nagata, K.M. 3355 Hawaii BISH 1985-08-19
23 Desmodium tortuosum above Kailua-Kona Preserved_Specimen Herb to sub-shrub Herbst, D.R. 5059 Hawaii BISH 1974-10-08
24 Desmodium tortuosum Roadside, near Captian Cook, S Kona Preserved_Specimen Sprawling shrub. Flowers pinkish. Nagata, K.M. 2788 Hawaii BISH 1984-01-09
25 Desmodium tortuosum U.H. Manoa Campus Preserved_Specimen sub-shrub to ~4' tall Herbst, D.R. 5123 Oahu BISH 1974-12-04
26 Desmodium tortuosum Paia along road Preserved_Specimen Degener, O. 17469 Maui BISH 1939-08-02
27 Desmodium tortuosum Keopuka Lands, Captain Cook. Very hot, rocky area. Preserved_Specimen Funk, E.J. Hawaii BISH 1991-11-12
28 Desmodium tortuosum Hwy 50 just west of Puhi Preserved_Specimen Single stemmed at base, branched above to 6'. Stipules reddish purple. Old flowers bluish green. Flynn, T.W. 1198 Kauai BISH 1985-09-04
29 Desmodium tortuosum Kauai OBSERVATION Curtis Daehler Maui HAPI 10/18/2007
30 Desmodium tortuosum Hwy 50 just west of Puhi Preserved_Specimen Single stemmed at base, branched above to 6'. Stipules reddish purple. Old flowers bluish green. Flynn, T.W. 1198 Kauai BISH 1985-09-04
31 Desmodium tortuosum Roadside. Near Captain Cook, S Kona Preserved_Specimen Slender shrub to 8' ht. Flowers bluish. Nagata, K.M. 2783 Hawaii BISH 1984-01-09
32 Desmodium tortuosum Roadside, Hakalau, along old road. Hamakua Distr Preserved_Specimen Shrub 1-2 m ht w/minute, hooked hairs. Corolla blue, 6 mm long. Nagata, K.M. 2943 Hawaii BISH 1984-06-07
33 Desmodium tortuosum Pu'uhonua O H????naunau National Historical Park, Honaunau, HI, US OBSERVATION Curtis Daehler Hawaii HAPI 3/18/2007
34 Desmodium tortuosum Alakai Swamp Trail, Kauai County, HI, USA OBSERVATION Curtis Daehler Hawaii HAPI 10/18/2007
35 Desmodium tortuosum Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Hawaii National Park, HI, US OBSERVATION Curtis Daehler Hawaii HAPI 3/21/2007
36 Desmodium tortuosum Pa'ia, Maui, Hawai'i, USA OBSERVATION Curtis Daehler Hawaii HAPI 10/18/2007
37 Desmodium tortuosum Orchids of Olinda, Makawao, HI, US OBSERVATION Curtis Daehler Hawaii HAPI 3/17/2007
38 Desmodium tortuosum 11-3982 Liona St, Volcano, HI, US OBSERVATION Curtis Daehler Hawaii HAPI 10/18/2007
39 Desmodium tortuosum Hawai????i, Hilo, HI, US OBSERVATION Curtis Daehler Hawaii HAPI 3/18/2007
40 Desmodium tortuosum Haleakala Ranch Headquarters Preserved_Specimen Maui BISH
41 Desmodium tortuosum Honolulu, Pensacola Street, Hawaii Agric. Expt. Station Preserved_Specimen Hosaka, E.Y. 2641 Oahu BISH 1942-04-20
42 Desmodium tortuosum Honolulu, Pensacola Street Preserved_Specimen Meebold, A. Oahu BISH 1932-05-01
43 Desmodium tortuosum Napoopoo Preserved_Specimen Corn, C. Hawaii BISH 1985-09-06
44 Desmodium tortuosum Wailuku ditch along highway Preserved_Specimen erect herb Herbst, D.R. 5403 Maui BISH 1975-07-08
45 Desmodium tortuosum Kiolakaa-Keaa Homesteads, Kau Forest Reserve jeep trail in disturbed Metrosideros forest Preserved_Specimen Sprawling and climbing herbaceous. Flowers pink. Stem with sticky hairs. Leaves and fruit also hairy Corn, C. 229 Hawaii BISH 1980-06-02
46 Desmodium tortuosum Kamalu Rd. at Opaekaa Stream, Wailua Homesteads roadside at bridge abutment Preserved_Specimen Branching herb to 1 m. Stems pale green on shaded side, to purple on sunny side, glossy; stems above and below nodes marked with purple bands. Leaf medium green above; paler, more bluish-green below; youngest leaflets yellow-green. Inflorescence rachis pale green with viscid hairs; pedicels purplish; loments pale green with purplish cast. Hume, L. 400 Kauai BISH 1989-08-14
47 Desmodium tortuosum East Maui, Makawao roadside Preserved_Specimen weed to 4 ft. Hobdy, R.W. 2427 Maui BISH 1985-08-18
48 Desmodium tortuosum Kiolakaa-Keaa Homesteads, Kau Forest Reserve jeep trail in disturbed Metrosideros forest Preserved_Specimen Sprawling and climbing herbaceous. Flowers pink. Stem with sticky hairs. Leaves and fruit also hairy Corn, C. 227 Hawaii BISH 1980-06-02
49 Desmodium tortuosum Honolulu, 908 Kamilonui Road full sun Preserved_Specimen shrub to 0.7 m with a single trunk. Flowers rose pink Lau, J. 1836 Oahu BISH 1986-01-13
50 Desmodium tortuosum Hilo open areas, cleared of buildings by 1960 tsunami Preserved_Specimen Branching herb to 1 m Fosberg, F.R. 41983 Hawaii BISH 1961-08-10
51 Desmodium tortuosum Puna district; near Kapoho On roadside with other alien plants. Preserved_Specimen Shrub 1 m tall, frt green. Cuddihy, L.W. 2075 Hawaii BISH 1987-09-20
52 Desmodium tortuosum Ahuimanu UTM 620103 2371725 Growing in weedy patch near driveway. Homeowner said it started growing there 1-2 years ago- he didn't plant it. Preserved_Specimen Herb~ 4 ft tall. Pubescent bract seen- no flowers or fruit. OED 2007103001 Oahu BISH 2007-10-30
53 Desmodium tortuosum East Maui; 16.6 miles E of Ulupalakua Ranch on Piilani Hwy.(Hwy 31), 3.7 mi E of Manawainui rocky dry stream bed dominated by Prosopis pallida, Leucaena leucocephala Preserved_Specimen Wagner, W.L. 4738 Maui BISH 1983-01-14
54 Desmodium tortuosum Kealakekua, Honaunau in pasture by sea coast Preserved_Specimen Hosaka, E.Y. 2516 Hawaii BISH 1940-05-07
55 Desmodium tortuosum Honolulu, Manoa, Wilder Ave. along the H1 near University Ave Crack between road and dividing wall. Sunny area Preserved_Specimen To 2m tall Faccenda, K. 1995 Oahu BISH 2021-06-15
56 Desmodium tortuosum Makolelau Roadside in Bidens mensesii shrubland. Preserved_Specimen Hughes, G.D. Molokai BISH 1992-08-16
57 Desmodium tortuosum mauka of Kailua-Kawaihae Rd., Kaloko, N.Kona `A`a fields; with Pennisetum setaceum and Waltheria in sunny, open areas Preserved_Specimen shrub to ~1 m. Flowers pink Nagata, K.M. 2348 Hawaii BISH 1981-07-18
58 Desmodium tortuosum East Maui, Makawao roadside Preserved_Specimen weed to 4 ft. Hobdy, R.W. 2427 Maui BISH 1985-08-18
59 Desmodium tortuosum SW; helicopter landing area above Hanakanaea Bay Disturbed area with other exotic species Preserved_Specimen ~2'. No flowers Cuddihy, L.W. 434 Kahoolawe BISH 1980-04-25
60 Desmodium tortuosum Hakalau roadside Preserved_Specimen Upright shrub to 0.75 m. Flowers violet Nagata, K.M. 3355 Hawaii BISH 1985-08-19
61 Desmodium tortuosum above Kailua-Kona Preserved_Specimen Herb to sub-shrub Herbst, D.R. 5059 Hawaii BISH 1974-10-08
62 Desmodium tortuosum Roadside, near Captian Cook, S Kona Preserved_Specimen Sprawling shrub. Flowers pinkish. Nagata, K.M. 2788 Hawaii BISH 1984-01-09
63 Desmodium tortuosum U.H. Manoa Campus Preserved_Specimen sub-shrub to ~4' tall Herbst, D.R. 5123 Oahu BISH 1974-12-04
64 Desmodium tortuosum Paia along road Preserved_Specimen Degener, O. 17469 Maui BISH 1939-08-02
65 Desmodium tortuosum Keopuka Lands, Captain Cook. Very hot, rocky area. Preserved_Specimen Funk, E.J. Hawaii BISH 1991-11-12
66 Desmodium tortuosum Hwy 50 just west of Puhi Preserved_Specimen Single stemmed at base, branched above to 6'. Stipules reddish purple. Old flowers bluish green. Flynn, T.W. 1198 Kauai BISH 1985-09-04
67 Desmodium tortuosum Kauai OBSERVATION Curtis Daehler Maui HAPI 10/18/2007
68 Desmodium tortuosum Hwy 50 just west of Puhi Preserved_Specimen Single stemmed at base, branched above to 6'. Stipules reddish purple. Old flowers bluish green. Flynn, T.W. 1198 Kauai BISH 1985-09-04
69 Desmodium tortuosum Roadside. Near Captain Cook, S Kona Preserved_Specimen Slender shrub to 8' ht. Flowers bluish. Nagata, K.M. 2783 Hawaii BISH 1984-01-09
70 Desmodium tortuosum Roadside, Hakalau, along old road. Hamakua Distr Preserved_Specimen Shrub 1-2 m ht w/minute, hooked hairs. Corolla blue, 6 mm long. Nagata, K.M. 2943 Hawaii BISH 1984-06-07
71 Desmodium tortuosum Pu'uhonua O H????naunau National Historical Park, Honaunau, HI, US OBSERVATION Curtis Daehler Hawaii HAPI 3/18/2007
72 Desmodium tortuosum Alakai Swamp Trail, Kauai County, HI, USA OBSERVATION Curtis Daehler Hawaii HAPI 10/18/2007
73 Desmodium tortuosum Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Hawaii National Park, HI, US OBSERVATION Curtis Daehler Hawaii HAPI 3/21/2007
74 Desmodium tortuosum Pa'ia, Maui, Hawai'i, USA OBSERVATION Curtis Daehler Hawaii HAPI 10/18/2007
75 Desmodium tortuosum Orchids of Olinda, Makawao, HI, US OBSERVATION Curtis Daehler Hawaii HAPI 3/17/2007
76 Desmodium tortuosum 11-3982 Liona St, Volcano, HI, US OBSERVATION Curtis Daehler Hawaii HAPI 10/18/2007
77 Desmodium tortuosum Hawai????i, Hilo, HI, US OBSERVATION Curtis Daehler Hawaii HAPI 3/18/2007
78 Desmodium tortuosum Haleakala Ranch Headquarters Preserved_Specimen Maui BISH
79 Desmodium tortuosum Honolulu, Pensacola Street, Hawaii Agric. Expt. Station Preserved_Specimen Hosaka, E.Y. 2641 Oahu BISH 1942-04-20
80 Desmodium tortuosum Honolulu, Pensacola Street Preserved_Specimen Meebold, A. Oahu BISH 1932-05-01
81 Desmodium tortuosum Napoopoo Preserved_Specimen Corn, C. Hawaii BISH 1985-09-06
82 Desmodium tortuosum Wailuku ditch along highway Preserved_Specimen erect herb Herbst, D.R. 5403 Maui BISH 1975-07-08
83 Desmodium tortuosum Kiolakaa-Keaa Homesteads, Kau Forest Reserve jeep trail in disturbed Metrosideros forest Preserved_Specimen Sprawling and climbing herbaceous. Flowers pink. Stem with sticky hairs. Leaves and fruit also hairy Corn, C. 229 Hawaii BISH 1980-06-02
84 Desmodium tortuosum Kamalu Rd. at Opaekaa Stream, Wailua Homesteads roadside at bridge abutment Preserved_Specimen Branching herb to 1 m. Stems pale green on shaded side, to purple on sunny side, glossy; stems above and below nodes marked with purple bands. Leaf medium green above; paler, more bluish-green below; youngest leaflets yellow-green. Inflorescence rachis pale green with viscid hairs; pedicels purplish; loments pale green with purplish cast. Hume, L. 400 Kauai BISH 1989-08-14
85 Desmodium tortuosum East Maui, Makawao roadside Preserved_Specimen weed to 4 ft. Hobdy, R.W. 2427 Maui BISH 1985-08-18
86 Desmodium tortuosum Kiolakaa-Keaa Homesteads, Kau Forest Reserve jeep trail in disturbed Metrosideros forest Preserved_Specimen Sprawling and climbing herbaceous. Flowers pink. Stem with sticky hairs. Leaves and fruit also hairy Corn, C. 227 Hawaii BISH 1980-06-02
87 Desmodium tortuosum Honolulu, 908 Kamilonui Road full sun Preserved_Specimen shrub to 0.7 m with a single trunk. Flowers rose pink Lau, J. 1836 Oahu BISH 1986-01-13
88 Desmodium tortuosum Hilo open areas, cleared of buildings by 1960 tsunami Preserved_Specimen Branching herb to 1 m Fosberg, F.R. 41983 Hawaii BISH 1961-08-10
89 Desmodium tortuosum Puna district; near Kapoho On roadside with other alien plants. Preserved_Specimen Shrub 1 m tall, frt green. Cuddihy, L.W. 2075 Hawaii BISH 1987-09-20
90 Desmodium tortuosum Ahuimanu UTM 620103 2371725 Growing in weedy patch near driveway. Homeowner said it started growing there 1-2 years ago- he didn't plant it. Preserved_Specimen Herb~ 4 ft tall. Pubescent bract seen- no flowers or fruit. OED 2007103001 Oahu BISH 2007-10-30
91 Desmodium tortuosum East Maui; 16.6 miles E of Ulupalakua Ranch on Piilani Hwy.(Hwy 31), 3.7 mi E of Manawainui rocky dry stream bed dominated by Prosopis pallida, Leucaena leucocephala Preserved_Specimen Wagner, W.L. 4738 Maui BISH 1983-01-14
92 Desmodium tortuosum Kealakekua, Honaunau in pasture by sea coast Preserved_Specimen Hosaka, E.Y. 2516 Hawaii BISH 1940-05-07
93 Desmodium tortuosum Honolulu, Manoa, Wilder Ave. along the H1 near University Ave Crack between road and dividing wall. Sunny area Preserved_Specimen To 2m tall Faccenda, K. 1995 Oahu BISH 2021-06-15
94 Desmodium tortuosum Makolelau Roadside in Bidens mensesii shrubland. Preserved_Specimen Hughes, G.D. Molokai BISH 1992-08-16
95 Desmodium tortuosum mauka of Kailua-Kawaihae Rd., Kaloko, N.Kona `A`a fields; with Pennisetum setaceum and Waltheria in sunny, open areas Preserved_Specimen shrub to ~1 m. Flowers pink Nagata, K.M. 2348 Hawaii BISH 1981-07-18
96 Desmodium tortuosum East Maui, Makawao roadside Preserved_Specimen weed to 4 ft. Hobdy, R.W. 2427 Maui BISH 1985-08-18
97 Desmodium tortuosum SW; helicopter landing area above Hanakanaea Bay Disturbed area with other exotic species Preserved_Specimen ~2'. No flowers Cuddihy, L.W. 434 Kahoolawe BISH 1980-04-25
98 Desmodium tortuosum Hakalau roadside Preserved_Specimen Upright shrub to 0.75 m. Flowers violet Nagata, K.M. 3355 Hawaii BISH 1985-08-19
99 Desmodium tortuosum above Kailua-Kona Preserved_Specimen Herb to sub-shrub Herbst, D.R. 5059 Hawaii BISH 1974-10-08
100 Desmodium tortuosum Roadside, near Captian Cook, S Kona Preserved_Specimen Sprawling shrub. Flowers pinkish. Nagata, K.M. 2788 Hawaii BISH 1984-01-09
101 Desmodium tortuosum U.H. Manoa Campus Preserved_Specimen sub-shrub to ~4' tall Herbst, D.R. 5123 Oahu BISH 1974-12-04
102 Desmodium tortuosum Paia along road Preserved_Specimen Degener, O. 17469 Maui BISH 1939-08-02
103 Desmodium tortuosum Keopuka Lands, Captain Cook. Very hot, rocky area. Preserved_Specimen Funk, E.J. Hawaii BISH 1991-11-12
104 Desmodium tortuosum Hwy 50 just west of Puhi Preserved_Specimen Single stemmed at base, branched above to 6'. Stipules reddish purple. Old flowers bluish green. Flynn, T.W. 1198 Kauai BISH 1985-09-04
105 Desmodium tortuosum Kauai OBSERVATION Curtis Daehler Maui HAPI 10/18/2007
106 Desmodium tortuosum Hwy 50 just west of Puhi Preserved_Specimen Single stemmed at base, branched above to 6'. Stipules reddish purple. Old flowers bluish green. Flynn, T.W. 1198 Kauai BISH 1985-09-04
107 Desmodium tortuosum Roadside. Near Captain Cook, S Kona Preserved_Specimen Slender shrub to 8' ht. Flowers bluish. Nagata, K.M. 2783 Hawaii BISH 1984-01-09
108 Desmodium tortuosum Roadside, Hakalau, along old road. Hamakua Distr Preserved_Specimen Shrub 1-2 m ht w/minute, hooked hairs. Corolla blue, 6 mm long. Nagata, K.M. 2943 Hawaii BISH 1984-06-07
109 Desmodium tortuosum Pu'uhonua O H????naunau National Historical Park, Honaunau, HI, US OBSERVATION Curtis Daehler Hawaii HAPI 3/18/2007
110 Desmodium tortuosum Alakai Swamp Trail, Kauai County, HI, USA OBSERVATION Curtis Daehler Hawaii HAPI 10/18/2007
111 Desmodium tortuosum Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Hawaii National Park, HI, US OBSERVATION Curtis Daehler Hawaii HAPI 3/21/2007
112 Desmodium tortuosum Pa'ia, Maui, Hawai'i, USA OBSERVATION Curtis Daehler Hawaii HAPI 10/18/2007
113 Desmodium tortuosum Orchids of Olinda, Makawao, HI, US OBSERVATION Curtis Daehler Hawaii HAPI 3/17/2007
114 Desmodium tortuosum 11-3982 Liona St, Volcano, HI, US OBSERVATION Curtis Daehler Hawaii HAPI 10/18/2007
115 Desmodium tortuosum Hawai????i, Hilo, HI, US OBSERVATION Curtis Daehler Hawaii HAPI 3/18/2007
116 Desmodium tortuosum Haleakala Ranch Headquarters Preserved_Specimen Maui BISH
117 Desmodium tortuosum Honolulu, Pensacola Street, Hawaii Agric. Expt. Station Preserved_Specimen Hosaka, E.Y. 2641 Oahu BISH 1942-04-20
118 Desmodium tortuosum Honolulu, Pensacola Street Preserved_Specimen Meebold, A. Oahu BISH 1932-05-01
119 Desmodium tortuosum Napoopoo Preserved_Specimen Corn, C. Hawaii BISH 1985-09-06
120 Desmodium tortuosum Wailuku ditch along highway Preserved_Specimen erect herb Herbst, D.R. 5403 Maui BISH 1975-07-08
121 Desmodium tortuosum Kiolakaa-Keaa Homesteads, Kau Forest Reserve jeep trail in disturbed Metrosideros forest Preserved_Specimen Sprawling and climbing herbaceous. Flowers pink. Stem with sticky hairs. Leaves and fruit also hairy Corn, C. 229 Hawaii BISH 1980-06-02
122 Desmodium tortuosum Kamalu Rd. at Opaekaa Stream, Wailua Homesteads roadside at bridge abutment Preserved_Specimen Branching herb to 1 m. Stems pale green on shaded side, to purple on sunny side, glossy; stems above and below nodes marked with purple bands. Leaf medium green above; paler, more bluish-green below; youngest leaflets yellow-green. Inflorescence rachis pale green with viscid hairs; pedicels purplish; loments pale green with purplish cast. Hume, L. 400 Kauai BISH 1989-08-14
123 Desmodium tortuosum East Maui, Makawao roadside Preserved_Specimen weed to 4 ft. Hobdy, R.W. 2427 Maui BISH 1985-08-18
124 Desmodium tortuosum Kiolakaa-Keaa Homesteads, Kau Forest Reserve jeep trail in disturbed Metrosideros forest Preserved_Specimen Sprawling and climbing herbaceous. Flowers pink. Stem with sticky hairs. Leaves and fruit also hairy Corn, C. 227 Hawaii BISH 1980-06-02
125 Desmodium tortuosum Honolulu, 908 Kamilonui Road full sun Preserved_Specimen shrub to 0.7 m with a single trunk. Flowers rose pink Lau, J. 1836 Oahu BISH 1986-01-13
126 Desmodium tortuosum Hilo open areas, cleared of buildings by 1960 tsunami Preserved_Specimen Branching herb to 1 m Fosberg, F.R. 41983 Hawaii BISH 1961-08-10
127 Desmodium tortuosum Puna district; near Kapoho On roadside with other alien plants. Preserved_Specimen Shrub 1 m tall, frt green. Cuddihy, L.W. 2075 Hawaii BISH 1987-09-20
128 Desmodium tortuosum Ahuimanu UTM 620103 2371725 Growing in weedy patch near driveway. Homeowner said it started growing there 1-2 years ago- he didn't plant it. Preserved_Specimen Herb~ 4 ft tall. Pubescent bract seen- no flowers or fruit. OED 2007103001 Oahu BISH 2007-10-30
129 Desmodium tortuosum East Maui; 16.6 miles E of Ulupalakua Ranch on Piilani Hwy.(Hwy 31), 3.7 mi E of Manawainui rocky dry stream bed dominated by Prosopis pallida, Leucaena leucocephala Preserved_Specimen Wagner, W.L. 4738 Maui BISH 1983-01-14
130 Desmodium tortuosum Kealakekua, Honaunau in pasture by sea coast Preserved_Specimen Hosaka, E.Y. 2516 Hawaii BISH 1940-05-07
131 Desmodium tortuosum Honolulu, Manoa, Wilder Ave. along the H1 near University Ave Crack between road and dividing wall. Sunny area Preserved_Specimen To 2m tall Faccenda, K. 1995 Oahu BISH 2021-06-15
132 Desmodium tortuosum Makolelau Roadside in Bidens mensesii shrubland. Preserved_Specimen Hughes, G.D. Molokai BISH 1992-08-16
133 Desmodium tortuosum mauka of Kailua-Kawaihae Rd., Kaloko, N.Kona `A`a fields; with Pennisetum setaceum and Waltheria in sunny, open areas Preserved_Specimen shrub to ~1 m. Flowers pink Nagata, K.M. 2348 Hawaii BISH 1981-07-18
134 Desmodium tortuosum East Maui, Makawao roadside Preserved_Specimen weed to 4 ft. Hobdy, R.W. 2427 Maui BISH 1985-08-18
135 Desmodium tortuosum SW; helicopter landing area above Hanakanaea Bay Disturbed area with other exotic species Preserved_Specimen ~2'. No flowers Cuddihy, L.W. 434 Kahoolawe BISH 1980-04-25
136 Desmodium tortuosum Hakalau roadside Preserved_Specimen Upright shrub to 0.75 m. Flowers violet Nagata, K.M. 3355 Hawaii BISH 1985-08-19
137 Desmodium tortuosum above Kailua-Kona Preserved_Specimen Herb to sub-shrub Herbst, D.R. 5059 Hawaii BISH 1974-10-08
138 Desmodium tortuosum Roadside, near Captian Cook, S Kona Preserved_Specimen Sprawling shrub. Flowers pinkish. Nagata, K.M. 2788 Hawaii BISH 1984-01-09
139 Desmodium tortuosum U.H. Manoa Campus Preserved_Specimen sub-shrub to ~4' tall Herbst, D.R. 5123 Oahu BISH 1974-12-04
140 Desmodium tortuosum Paia along road Preserved_Specimen Degener, O. 17469 Maui BISH 1939-08-02
141 Desmodium tortuosum Keopuka Lands, Captain Cook. Very hot, rocky area. Preserved_Specimen Funk, E.J. Hawaii BISH 1991-11-12
142 Desmodium tortuosum Hwy 50 just west of Puhi Preserved_Specimen Single stemmed at base, branched above to 6'. Stipules reddish purple. Old flowers bluish green. Flynn, T.W. 1198 Kauai BISH 1985-09-04
143 Desmodium tortuosum Kauai OBSERVATION Curtis Daehler Maui HAPI 10/18/2007
144 Desmodium tortuosum Hwy 50 just west of Puhi Preserved_Specimen Single stemmed at base, branched above to 6'. Stipules reddish purple. Old flowers bluish green. Flynn, T.W. 1198 Kauai BISH 1985-09-04
145 Desmodium tortuosum Roadside. Near Captain Cook, S Kona Preserved_Specimen Slender shrub to 8' ht. Flowers bluish. Nagata, K.M. 2783 Hawaii BISH 1984-01-09
146 Desmodium tortuosum Roadside, Hakalau, along old road. Hamakua Distr Preserved_Specimen Shrub 1-2 m ht w/minute, hooked hairs. Corolla blue, 6 mm long. Nagata, K.M. 2943 Hawaii BISH 1984-06-07
147 Desmodium tortuosum Pu'uhonua O H????naunau National Historical Park, Honaunau, HI, US OBSERVATION Curtis Daehler Hawaii HAPI 3/18/2007
148 Desmodium tortuosum Alakai Swamp Trail, Kauai County, HI, USA OBSERVATION Curtis Daehler Hawaii HAPI 10/18/2007
149 Desmodium tortuosum Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Hawaii National Park, HI, US OBSERVATION Curtis Daehler Hawaii HAPI 3/21/2007
150 Desmodium tortuosum Pa'ia, Maui, Hawai'i, USA OBSERVATION Curtis Daehler Hawaii HAPI 10/18/2007
151 Desmodium tortuosum Orchids of Olinda, Makawao, HI, US OBSERVATION Curtis Daehler Hawaii HAPI 3/17/2007
152 Desmodium tortuosum 11-3982 Liona St, Volcano, HI, US OBSERVATION Curtis Daehler Hawaii HAPI 10/18/2007
153 Desmodium tortuosum Hawai????i, Hilo, HI, US OBSERVATION Curtis Daehler Hawaii HAPI 3/18/2007
154 Desmodium tortuosum Haleakala Ranch Headquarters Preserved_Specimen Maui BISH
155 Desmodium tortuosum Honolulu, Pensacola Street, Hawaii Agric. Expt. Station Preserved_Specimen Hosaka, E.Y. 2641 Oahu BISH 1942-04-20
156 Desmodium tortuosum Honolulu, Pensacola Street Preserved_Specimen Meebold, A. Oahu BISH 1932-05-01
157 Desmodium tortuosum Napoopoo Preserved_Specimen Corn, C. Hawaii BISH 1985-09-06
158 Desmodium tortuosum Wailuku ditch along highway Preserved_Specimen erect herb Herbst, D.R. 5403 Maui BISH 1975-07-08
159 Desmodium tortuosum Kiolakaa-Keaa Homesteads, Kau Forest Reserve jeep trail in disturbed Metrosideros forest Preserved_Specimen Sprawling and climbing herbaceous. Flowers pink. Stem with sticky hairs. Leaves and fruit also hairy Corn, C. 229 Hawaii BISH 1980-06-02
160 Desmodium tortuosum Kamalu Rd. at Opaekaa Stream, Wailua Homesteads roadside at bridge abutment Preserved_Specimen Branching herb to 1 m. Stems pale green on shaded side, to purple on sunny side, glossy; stems above and below nodes marked with purple bands. Leaf medium green above; paler, more bluish-green below; youngest leaflets yellow-green. Inflorescence rachis pale green with viscid hairs; pedicels purplish; loments pale green with purplish cast. Hume, L. 400 Kauai BISH 1989-08-14
161 Desmodium tortuosum East Maui, Makawao roadside Preserved_Specimen weed to 4 ft. Hobdy, R.W. 2427 Maui BISH 1985-08-18
162 Desmodium tortuosum Kiolakaa-Keaa Homesteads, Kau Forest Reserve jeep trail in disturbed Metrosideros forest Preserved_Specimen Sprawling and climbing herbaceous. Flowers pink. Stem with sticky hairs. Leaves and fruit also hairy Corn, C. 227 Hawaii BISH 1980-06-02
163 Desmodium tortuosum Honolulu, 908 Kamilonui Road full sun Preserved_Specimen shrub to 0.7 m with a single trunk. Flowers rose pink Lau, J. 1836 Oahu BISH 1986-01-13
164 Desmodium tortuosum Hilo open areas, cleared of buildings by 1960 tsunami Preserved_Specimen Branching herb to 1 m Fosberg, F.R. 41983 Hawaii BISH 1961-08-10
165 Desmodium tortuosum Puna district; near Kapoho On roadside with other alien plants. Preserved_Specimen Shrub 1 m tall, frt green. Cuddihy, L.W. 2075 Hawaii BISH 1987-09-20
166 Desmodium tortuosum Ahuimanu UTM 620103 2371725 Growing in weedy patch near driveway. Homeowner said it started growing there 1-2 years ago- he didn't plant it. Preserved_Specimen Herb~ 4 ft tall. Pubescent bract seen- no flowers or fruit. OED 2007103001 Oahu BISH 2007-10-30
167 Desmodium tortuosum East Maui; 16.6 miles E of Ulupalakua Ranch on Piilani Hwy.(Hwy 31), 3.7 mi E of Manawainui rocky dry stream bed dominated by Prosopis pallida, Leucaena leucocephala Preserved_Specimen Wagner, W.L. 4738 Maui BISH 1983-01-14
168 Desmodium tortuosum Kealakekua, Honaunau in pasture by sea coast Preserved_Specimen Hosaka, E.Y. 2516 Hawaii BISH 1940-05-07
169 Desmodium tortuosum Honolulu, Manoa, Wilder Ave. along the H1 near University Ave Crack between road and dividing wall. Sunny area Preserved_Specimen To 2m tall Faccenda, K. 1995 Oahu BISH 2021-06-15
170 Desmodium tortuosum Makolelau Roadside in Bidens mensesii shrubland. Preserved_Specimen Hughes, G.D. Molokai BISH 1992-08-16
171 Desmodium tortuosum mauka of Kailua-Kawaihae Rd., Kaloko, N.Kona `A`a fields; with Pennisetum setaceum and Waltheria in sunny, open areas Preserved_Specimen shrub to ~1 m. Flowers pink Nagata, K.M. 2348 Hawaii BISH 1981-07-18
172 Desmodium tortuosum East Maui, Makawao roadside Preserved_Specimen weed to 4 ft. Hobdy, R.W. 2427 Maui BISH 1985-08-18
173 Desmodium tortuosum SW; helicopter landing area above Hanakanaea Bay Disturbed area with other exotic species Preserved_Specimen ~2'. No flowers Cuddihy, L.W. 434 Kahoolawe BISH 1980-04-25
174 Desmodium tortuosum Hakalau roadside Preserved_Specimen Upright shrub to 0.75 m. Flowers violet Nagata, K.M. 3355 Hawaii BISH 1985-08-19
175 Desmodium tortuosum above Kailua-Kona Preserved_Specimen Herb to sub-shrub Herbst, D.R. 5059 Hawaii BISH 1974-10-08
176 Desmodium tortuosum Roadside, near Captian Cook, S Kona Preserved_Specimen Sprawling shrub. Flowers pinkish. Nagata, K.M. 2788 Hawaii BISH 1984-01-09
177 Desmodium tortuosum U.H. Manoa Campus Preserved_Specimen sub-shrub to ~4' tall Herbst, D.R. 5123 Oahu BISH 1974-12-04
178 Desmodium tortuosum Paia along road Preserved_Specimen Degener, O. 17469 Maui BISH 1939-08-02
179 Desmodium tortuosum Keopuka Lands, Captain Cook. Very hot, rocky area. Preserved_Specimen Funk, E.J. Hawaii BISH 1991-11-12
180 Desmodium tortuosum Hwy 50 just west of Puhi Preserved_Specimen Single stemmed at base, branched above to 6'. Stipules reddish purple. Old flowers bluish green. Flynn, T.W. 1198 Kauai BISH 1985-09-04
181 Desmodium tortuosum Kauai OBSERVATION Curtis Daehler Maui HAPI 10/18/2007
182 Desmodium tortuosum Hwy 50 just west of Puhi Preserved_Specimen Single stemmed at base, branched above to 6'. Stipules reddish purple. Old flowers bluish green. Flynn, T.W. 1198 Kauai BISH 1985-09-04
183 Desmodium tortuosum Roadside. Near Captain Cook, S Kona Preserved_Specimen Slender shrub to 8' ht. Flowers bluish. Nagata, K.M. 2783 Hawaii BISH 1984-01-09
184 Desmodium tortuosum Roadside, Hakalau, along old road. Hamakua Distr Preserved_Specimen Shrub 1-2 m ht w/minute, hooked hairs. Corolla blue, 6 mm long. Nagata, K.M. 2943 Hawaii BISH 1984-06-07
185 Desmodium tortuosum Pu'uhonua O H????naunau National Historical Park, Honaunau, HI, US OBSERVATION Curtis Daehler Hawaii HAPI 3/18/2007
186 Desmodium tortuosum Alakai Swamp Trail, Kauai County, HI, USA OBSERVATION Curtis Daehler Hawaii HAPI 10/18/2007
187 Desmodium tortuosum Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Hawaii National Park, HI, US OBSERVATION Curtis Daehler Hawaii HAPI 3/21/2007
188 Desmodium tortuosum Pa'ia, Maui, Hawai'i, USA OBSERVATION Curtis Daehler Hawaii HAPI 10/18/2007
189 Desmodium tortuosum Orchids of Olinda, Makawao, HI, US OBSERVATION Curtis Daehler Hawaii HAPI 3/17/2007
190 Desmodium tortuosum 11-3982 Liona St, Volcano, HI, US OBSERVATION Curtis Daehler Hawaii HAPI 10/18/2007
191 Desmodium tortuosum Hawai????i, Hilo, HI, US OBSERVATION Curtis Daehler Hawaii HAPI 3/18/2007
192 Desmodium tortuosum Haleakala Ranch Headquarters Preserved_Specimen Maui BISH
193 Desmodium tortuosum Honolulu, Pensacola Street, Hawaii Agric. Expt. Station Preserved_Specimen Hosaka, E.Y. 2641 Oahu BISH 1942-04-20
194 Desmodium tortuosum Honolulu, Pensacola Street Preserved_Specimen Meebold, A. Oahu BISH 1932-05-01
195 Desmodium tortuosum Napoopoo Preserved_Specimen Corn, C. Hawaii BISH 1985-09-06
196 Desmodium tortuosum Wailuku ditch along highway Preserved_Specimen erect herb Herbst, D.R. 5403 Maui BISH 1975-07-08
197 Desmodium tortuosum Kiolakaa-Keaa Homesteads, Kau Forest Reserve jeep trail in disturbed Metrosideros forest Preserved_Specimen Sprawling and climbing herbaceous. Flowers pink. Stem with sticky hairs. Leaves and fruit also hairy Corn, C. 229 Hawaii BISH 1980-06-02
198 Desmodium tortuosum Kamalu Rd. at Opaekaa Stream, Wailua Homesteads roadside at bridge abutment Preserved_Specimen Branching herb to 1 m. Stems pale green on shaded side, to purple on sunny side, glossy; stems above and below nodes marked with purple bands. Leaf medium green above; paler, more bluish-green below; youngest leaflets yellow-green. Inflorescence rachis pale green with viscid hairs; pedicels purplish; loments pale green with purplish cast. Hume, L. 400 Kauai BISH 1989-08-14
199 Desmodium tortuosum East Maui, Makawao roadside Preserved_Specimen weed to 4 ft. Hobdy, R.W. 2427 Maui BISH 1985-08-18
200 Desmodium tortuosum Kiolakaa-Keaa Homesteads, Kau Forest Reserve jeep trail in disturbed Metrosideros forest Preserved_Specimen Sprawling and climbing herbaceous. Flowers pink. Stem with sticky hairs. Leaves and fruit also hairy Corn, C. 227 Hawaii BISH 1980-06-02
201 Desmodium tortuosum Honolulu, 908 Kamilonui Road full sun Preserved_Specimen shrub to 0.7 m with a single trunk. Flowers rose pink Lau, J. 1836 Oahu BISH 1986-01-13
202 Desmodium tortuosum Hilo open areas, cleared of buildings by 1960 tsunami Preserved_Specimen Branching herb to 1 m Fosberg, F.R. 41983 Hawaii BISH 1961-08-10
203 Desmodium tortuosum Puna district; near Kapoho On roadside with other alien plants. Preserved_Specimen Shrub 1 m tall, frt green. Cuddihy, L.W. 2075 Hawaii BISH 1987-09-20
204 Desmodium tortuosum Ahuimanu UTM 620103 2371725 Growing in weedy patch near driveway. Homeowner said it started growing there 1-2 years ago- he didn't plant it. Preserved_Specimen Herb~ 4 ft tall. Pubescent bract seen- no flowers or fruit. OED 2007103001 Oahu BISH 2007-10-30
205 Desmodium tortuosum East Maui; 16.6 miles E of Ulupalakua Ranch on Piilani Hwy.(Hwy 31), 3.7 mi E of Manawainui rocky dry stream bed dominated by Prosopis pallida, Leucaena leucocephala Preserved_Specimen Wagner, W.L. 4738 Maui BISH 1983-01-14
206 Desmodium tortuosum Kealakekua, Honaunau in pasture by sea coast Preserved_Specimen Hosaka, E.Y. 2516 Hawaii BISH 1940-05-07
207 Desmodium tortuosum Honolulu, Manoa, Wilder Ave. along the H1 near University Ave Crack between road and dividing wall. Sunny area Preserved_Specimen To 2m tall Faccenda, K. 1995 Oahu BISH 2021-06-15
208 Desmodium tortuosum Makolelau Roadside in Bidens mensesii shrubland. Preserved_Specimen Hughes, G.D. Molokai BISH 1992-08-16
209 Desmodium tortuosum mauka of Kailua-Kawaihae Rd., Kaloko, N.Kona `A`a fields; with Pennisetum setaceum and Waltheria in sunny, open areas Preserved_Specimen shrub to ~1 m. Flowers pink Nagata, K.M. 2348 Hawaii BISH 1981-07-18
210 Desmodium tortuosum East Maui, Makawao roadside Preserved_Specimen weed to 4 ft. Hobdy, R.W. 2427 Maui BISH 1985-08-18
211 Desmodium tortuosum SW; helicopter landing area above Hanakanaea Bay Disturbed area with other exotic species Preserved_Specimen ~2'. No flowers Cuddihy, L.W. 434 Kahoolawe BISH 1980-04-25
212 Desmodium tortuosum Hakalau roadside Preserved_Specimen Upright shrub to 0.75 m. Flowers violet Nagata, K.M. 3355 Hawaii BISH 1985-08-19
213 Desmodium tortuosum above Kailua-Kona Preserved_Specimen Herb to sub-shrub Herbst, D.R. 5059 Hawaii BISH 1974-10-08
214 Desmodium tortuosum Roadside, near Captian Cook, S Kona Preserved_Specimen Sprawling shrub. Flowers pinkish. Nagata, K.M. 2788 Hawaii BISH 1984-01-09
215 Desmodium tortuosum U.H. Manoa Campus Preserved_Specimen sub-shrub to ~4' tall Herbst, D.R. 5123 Oahu BISH 1974-12-04
216 Desmodium tortuosum Paia along road Preserved_Specimen Degener, O. 17469 Maui BISH 1939-08-02
217 Desmodium tortuosum Keopuka Lands, Captain Cook. Very hot, rocky area. Preserved_Specimen Funk, E.J. Hawaii BISH 1991-11-12
218 Desmodium tortuosum Hwy 50 just west of Puhi Preserved_Specimen Single stemmed at base, branched above to 6'. Stipules reddish purple. Old flowers bluish green. Flynn, T.W. 1198 Kauai BISH 1985-09-04
219 Desmodium tortuosum Kauai OBSERVATION Curtis Daehler Maui HAPI 10/18/2007
220 Desmodium tortuosum Hwy 50 just west of Puhi Preserved_Specimen Single stemmed at base, branched above to 6'. Stipules reddish purple. Old flowers bluish green. Flynn, T.W. 1198 Kauai BISH 1985-09-04
221 Desmodium tortuosum Roadside. Near Captain Cook, S Kona Preserved_Specimen Slender shrub to 8' ht. Flowers bluish. Nagata, K.M. 2783 Hawaii BISH 1984-01-09
222 Desmodium tortuosum Roadside, Hakalau, along old road. Hamakua Distr Preserved_Specimen Shrub 1-2 m ht w/minute, hooked hairs. Corolla blue, 6 mm long. Nagata, K.M. 2943 Hawaii BISH 1984-06-07
223 Desmodium tortuosum Pu'uhonua O H????naunau National Historical Park, Honaunau, HI, US OBSERVATION Curtis Daehler Hawaii HAPI 3/18/2007
224 Desmodium tortuosum Alakai Swamp Trail, Kauai County, HI, USA OBSERVATION Curtis Daehler Hawaii HAPI 10/18/2007
225 Desmodium tortuosum Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Hawaii National Park, HI, US OBSERVATION Curtis Daehler Hawaii HAPI 3/21/2007
226 Desmodium tortuosum Pa'ia, Maui, Hawai'i, USA OBSERVATION Curtis Daehler Hawaii HAPI 10/18/2007
227 Desmodium tortuosum Orchids of Olinda, Makawao, HI, US OBSERVATION Curtis Daehler Hawaii HAPI 3/17/2007
228 Desmodium tortuosum 11-3982 Liona St, Volcano, HI, US OBSERVATION Curtis Daehler Hawaii HAPI 10/18/2007
229 Desmodium tortuosum Hawai????i, Hilo, HI, US OBSERVATION Curtis Daehler Hawaii HAPI 3/18/2007
230 Desmodium tortuosum Haleakala Ranch Headquarters Preserved_Specimen Maui BISH
231 Desmodium tortuosum Honolulu, Pensacola Street, Hawaii Agric. Expt. Station Preserved_Specimen Hosaka, E.Y. 2641 Oahu BISH 1942-04-20
232 Desmodium tortuosum Honolulu, Pensacola Street Preserved_Specimen Meebold, A. Oahu BISH 1932-05-01
233 Desmodium tortuosum Napoopoo Preserved_Specimen Corn, C. Hawaii BISH 1985-09-06
234 Desmodium tortuosum Wailuku ditch along highway Preserved_Specimen erect herb Herbst, D.R. 5403 Maui BISH 1975-07-08
235 Desmodium tortuosum Kiolakaa-Keaa Homesteads, Kau Forest Reserve jeep trail in disturbed Metrosideros forest Preserved_Specimen Sprawling and climbing herbaceous. Flowers pink. Stem with sticky hairs. Leaves and fruit also hairy Corn, C. 229 Hawaii BISH 1980-06-02
236 Desmodium tortuosum Kamalu Rd. at Opaekaa Stream, Wailua Homesteads roadside at bridge abutment Preserved_Specimen Branching herb to 1 m. Stems pale green on shaded side, to purple on sunny side, glossy; stems above and below nodes marked with purple bands. Leaf medium green above; paler, more bluish-green below; youngest leaflets yellow-green. Inflorescence rachis pale green with viscid hairs; pedicels purplish; loments pale green with purplish cast. Hume, L. 400 Kauai BISH 1989-08-14
237 Desmodium tortuosum East Maui, Makawao roadside Preserved_Specimen weed to 4 ft. Hobdy, R.W. 2427 Maui BISH 1985-08-18
238 Desmodium tortuosum Kiolakaa-Keaa Homesteads, Kau Forest Reserve jeep trail in disturbed Metrosideros forest Preserved_Specimen Sprawling and climbing herbaceous. Flowers pink. Stem with sticky hairs. Leaves and fruit also hairy Corn, C. 227 Hawaii BISH 1980-06-02
239 Desmodium tortuosum Honolulu, 908 Kamilonui Road full sun Preserved_Specimen shrub to 0.7 m with a single trunk. Flowers rose pink Lau, J. 1836 Oahu BISH 1986-01-13
240 Desmodium tortuosum Hilo open areas, cleared of buildings by 1960 tsunami Preserved_Specimen Branching herb to 1 m Fosberg, F.R. 41983 Hawaii BISH 1961-08-10
241 Desmodium tortuosum Puna district; near Kapoho On roadside with other alien plants. Preserved_Specimen Shrub 1 m tall, frt green. Cuddihy, L.W. 2075 Hawaii BISH 1987-09-20
242 Desmodium tortuosum Ahuimanu UTM 620103 2371725 Growing in weedy patch near driveway. Homeowner said it started growing there 1-2 years ago- he didn't plant it. Preserved_Specimen Herb~ 4 ft tall. Pubescent bract seen- no flowers or fruit. OED 2007103001 Oahu BISH 2007-10-30
243 Desmodium tortuosum East Maui; 16.6 miles E of Ulupalakua Ranch on Piilani Hwy.(Hwy 31), 3.7 mi E of Manawainui rocky dry stream bed dominated by Prosopis pallida, Leucaena leucocephala Preserved_Specimen Wagner, W.L. 4738 Maui BISH 1983-01-14
244 Desmodium tortuosum Kealakekua, Honaunau in pasture by sea coast Preserved_Specimen Hosaka, E.Y. 2516 Hawaii BISH 1940-05-07
245 Desmodium tortuosum Honolulu, Manoa, Wilder Ave. along the H1 near University Ave Crack between road and dividing wall. Sunny area Preserved_Specimen To 2m tall Faccenda, K. 1995 Oahu BISH 2021-06-15
246 Desmodium tortuosum Makolelau Roadside in Bidens mensesii shrubland. Preserved_Specimen Hughes, G.D. Molokai BISH 1992-08-16
247 Desmodium tortuosum mauka of Kailua-Kawaihae Rd., Kaloko, N.Kona `A`a fields; with Pennisetum setaceum and Waltheria in sunny, open areas Preserved_Specimen shrub to ~1 m. Flowers pink Nagata, K.M. 2348 Hawaii BISH 1981-07-18
248 Desmodium tortuosum East Maui, Makawao roadside Preserved_Specimen weed to 4 ft. Hobdy, R.W. 2427 Maui BISH 1985-08-18
249 Desmodium tortuosum SW; helicopter landing area above Hanakanaea Bay Disturbed area with other exotic species Preserved_Specimen ~2'. No flowers Cuddihy, L.W. 434 Kahoolawe BISH 1980-04-25
250 Desmodium tortuosum Hakalau roadside Preserved_Specimen Upright shrub to 0.75 m. Flowers violet Nagata, K.M. 3355 Hawaii BISH 1985-08-19
251 Desmodium tortuosum above Kailua-Kona Preserved_Specimen Herb to sub-shrub Herbst, D.R. 5059 Hawaii BISH 1974-10-08
252 Desmodium tortuosum Roadside, near Captian Cook, S Kona Preserved_Specimen Sprawling shrub. Flowers pinkish. Nagata, K.M. 2788 Hawaii BISH 1984-01-09
253 Desmodium tortuosum U.H. Manoa Campus Preserved_Specimen sub-shrub to ~4' tall Herbst, D.R. 5123 Oahu BISH 1974-12-04
254 Desmodium tortuosum Paia along road Preserved_Specimen Degener, O. 17469 Maui BISH 1939-08-02
255 Desmodium tortuosum Keopuka Lands, Captain Cook. Very hot, rocky area. Preserved_Specimen Funk, E.J. Hawaii BISH 1991-11-12
256 Desmodium tortuosum Hwy 50 just west of Puhi Preserved_Specimen Single stemmed at base, branched above to 6'. Stipules reddish purple. Old flowers bluish green. Flynn, T.W. 1198 Kauai BISH 1985-09-04
257 Desmodium tortuosum Kauai OBSERVATION Curtis Daehler Maui HAPI 10/18/2007
258 Desmodium tortuosum Hwy 50 just west of Puhi Preserved_Specimen Single stemmed at base, branched above to 6'. Stipules reddish purple. Old flowers bluish green. Flynn, T.W. 1198 Kauai BISH 1985-09-04
259 Desmodium tortuosum Roadside. Near Captain Cook, S Kona Preserved_Specimen Slender shrub to 8' ht. Flowers bluish. Nagata, K.M. 2783 Hawaii BISH 1984-01-09
260 Desmodium tortuosum Roadside, Hakalau, along old road. Hamakua Distr Preserved_Specimen Shrub 1-2 m ht w/minute, hooked hairs. Corolla blue, 6 mm long. Nagata, K.M. 2943 Hawaii BISH 1984-06-07
261 Desmodium tortuosum Pu'uhonua O H????naunau National Historical Park, Honaunau, HI, US OBSERVATION Curtis Daehler Hawaii HAPI 3/18/2007
262 Desmodium tortuosum Alakai Swamp Trail, Kauai County, HI, USA OBSERVATION Curtis Daehler Hawaii HAPI 10/18/2007
263 Desmodium tortuosum Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Hawaii National Park, HI, US OBSERVATION Curtis Daehler Hawaii HAPI 3/21/2007
264 Desmodium tortuosum Pa'ia, Maui, Hawai'i, USA OBSERVATION Curtis Daehler Hawaii HAPI 10/18/2007
265 Desmodium tortuosum Orchids of Olinda, Makawao, HI, US OBSERVATION Curtis Daehler Hawaii HAPI 3/17/2007
266 Desmodium tortuosum 11-3982 Liona St, Volcano, HI, US OBSERVATION Curtis Daehler Hawaii HAPI 10/18/2007
267 Desmodium tortuosum Hawai????i, Hilo, HI, US OBSERVATION Curtis Daehler Hawaii HAPI 3/18/2007
268 Desmodium tortuosum Haleakala Ranch Headquarters Preserved_Specimen Maui BISH
269 Desmodium tortuosum Honolulu, Pensacola Street, Hawaii Agric. Expt. Station Preserved_Specimen Hosaka, E.Y. 2641 Oahu BISH 1942-04-20
270 Desmodium tortuosum Honolulu, Pensacola Street Preserved_Specimen Meebold, A. Oahu BISH 1932-05-01
271 Desmodium tortuosum Napoopoo Preserved_Specimen Corn, C. Hawaii BISH 1985-09-06
272 Desmodium tortuosum Wailuku ditch along highway Preserved_Specimen erect herb Herbst, D.R. 5403 Maui BISH 1975-07-08
273 Desmodium tortuosum Kiolakaa-Keaa Homesteads, Kau Forest Reserve jeep trail in disturbed Metrosideros forest Preserved_Specimen Sprawling and climbing herbaceous. Flowers pink. Stem with sticky hairs. Leaves and fruit also hairy Corn, C. 229 Hawaii BISH 1980-06-02
274 Desmodium tortuosum Kamalu Rd. at Opaekaa Stream, Wailua Homesteads roadside at bridge abutment Preserved_Specimen Branching herb to 1 m. Stems pale green on shaded side, to purple on sunny side, glossy; stems above and below nodes marked with purple bands. Leaf medium green above; paler, more bluish-green below; youngest leaflets yellow-green. Inflorescence rachis pale green with viscid hairs; pedicels purplish; loments pale green with purplish cast. Hume, L. 400 Kauai BISH 1989-08-14
275 Desmodium tortuosum East Maui, Makawao roadside Preserved_Specimen weed to 4 ft. Hobdy, R.W. 2427 Maui BISH 1985-08-18
276 Desmodium tortuosum Kiolakaa-Keaa Homesteads, Kau Forest Reserve jeep trail in disturbed Metrosideros forest Preserved_Specimen Sprawling and climbing herbaceous. Flowers pink. Stem with sticky hairs. Leaves and fruit also hairy Corn, C. 227 Hawaii BISH 1980-06-02
277 Desmodium tortuosum Honolulu, 908 Kamilonui Road full sun Preserved_Specimen shrub to 0.7 m with a single trunk. Flowers rose pink Lau, J. 1836 Oahu BISH 1986-01-13
278 Desmodium tortuosum Hilo open areas, cleared of buildings by 1960 tsunami Preserved_Specimen Branching herb to 1 m Fosberg, F.R. 41983 Hawaii BISH 1961-08-10
279 Desmodium tortuosum Puna district; near Kapoho On roadside with other alien plants. Preserved_Specimen Shrub 1 m tall, frt green. Cuddihy, L.W. 2075 Hawaii BISH 1987-09-20
280 Desmodium tortuosum Ahuimanu UTM 620103 2371725 Growing in weedy patch near driveway. Homeowner said it started growing there 1-2 years ago- he didn't plant it. Preserved_Specimen Herb~ 4 ft tall. Pubescent bract seen- no flowers or fruit. OED 2007103001 Oahu BISH 2007-10-30
281 Desmodium tortuosum East Maui; 16.6 miles E of Ulupalakua Ranch on Piilani Hwy.(Hwy 31), 3.7 mi E of Manawainui rocky dry stream bed dominated by Prosopis pallida, Leucaena leucocephala Preserved_Specimen Wagner, W.L. 4738 Maui BISH 1983-01-14
282 Desmodium tortuosum Kealakekua, Honaunau in pasture by sea coast Preserved_Specimen Hosaka, E.Y. 2516 Hawaii BISH 1940-05-07
283 Desmodium tortuosum Honolulu, Manoa, Wilder Ave. along the H1 near University Ave Crack between road and dividing wall. Sunny area Preserved_Specimen To 2m tall Faccenda, K. 1995 Oahu BISH 2021-06-15
284 Desmodium tortuosum Makolelau Roadside in Bidens mensesii shrubland. Preserved_Specimen Hughes, G.D. Molokai BISH 1992-08-16
285 Desmodium tortuosum mauka of Kailua-Kawaihae Rd., Kaloko, N.Kona `A`a fields; with Pennisetum setaceum and Waltheria in sunny, open areas Preserved_Specimen shrub to ~1 m. Flowers pink Nagata, K.M. 2348 Hawaii BISH 1981-07-18
286 Desmodium tortuosum East Maui, Makawao roadside Preserved_Specimen weed to 4 ft. Hobdy, R.W. 2427 Maui BISH 1985-08-18
287 Desmodium tortuosum SW; helicopter landing area above Hanakanaea Bay Disturbed area with other exotic species Preserved_Specimen ~2'. No flowers Cuddihy, L.W. 434 Kahoolawe BISH 1980-04-25
288 Desmodium tortuosum Hakalau roadside Preserved_Specimen Upright shrub to 0.75 m. Flowers violet Nagata, K.M. 3355 Hawaii BISH 1985-08-19
289 Desmodium tortuosum above Kailua-Kona Preserved_Specimen Herb to sub-shrub Herbst, D.R. 5059 Hawaii BISH 1974-10-08
290 Desmodium tortuosum Roadside, near Captian Cook, S Kona Preserved_Specimen Sprawling shrub. Flowers pinkish. Nagata, K.M. 2788 Hawaii BISH 1984-01-09
291 Desmodium tortuosum U.H. Manoa Campus Preserved_Specimen sub-shrub to ~4' tall Herbst, D.R. 5123 Oahu BISH 1974-12-04
292 Desmodium tortuosum Paia along road Preserved_Specimen Degener, O. 17469 Maui BISH 1939-08-02
293 Desmodium tortuosum Keopuka Lands, Captain Cook. Very hot, rocky area. Preserved_Specimen Funk, E.J. Hawaii BISH 1991-11-12
294 Desmodium tortuosum Hwy 50 just west of Puhi Preserved_Specimen Single stemmed at base, branched above to 6'. Stipules reddish purple. Old flowers bluish green. Flynn, T.W. 1198 Kauai BISH 1985-09-04
295 Desmodium tortuosum Kauai OBSERVATION Curtis Daehler Maui HAPI 10/18/2007
296 Desmodium tortuosum Hwy 50 just west of Puhi Preserved_Specimen Single stemmed at base, branched above to 6'. Stipules reddish purple. Old flowers bluish green. Flynn, T.W. 1198 Kauai BISH 1985-09-04
297 Desmodium tortuosum Roadside. Near Captain Cook, S Kona Preserved_Specimen Slender shrub to 8' ht. Flowers bluish. Nagata, K.M. 2783 Hawaii BISH 1984-01-09
298 Desmodium tortuosum Roadside, Hakalau, along old road. Hamakua Distr Preserved_Specimen Shrub 1-2 m ht w/minute, hooked hairs. Corolla blue, 6 mm long. Nagata, K.M. 2943 Hawaii BISH 1984-06-07
299 Desmodium tortuosum Pu'uhonua O H????naunau National Historical Park, Honaunau, HI, US OBSERVATION Curtis Daehler Hawaii HAPI 3/18/2007
300 Desmodium tortuosum Alakai Swamp Trail, Kauai County, HI, USA OBSERVATION Curtis Daehler Hawaii HAPI 10/18/2007
301 Desmodium tortuosum Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Hawaii National Park, HI, US OBSERVATION Curtis Daehler Hawaii HAPI 3/21/2007
302 Desmodium tortuosum Pa'ia, Maui, Hawai'i, USA OBSERVATION Curtis Daehler Hawaii HAPI 10/18/2007
303 Desmodium tortuosum Orchids of Olinda, Makawao, HI, US OBSERVATION Curtis Daehler Hawaii HAPI 3/17/2007
304 Desmodium tortuosum 11-3982 Liona St, Volcano, HI, US OBSERVATION Curtis Daehler Hawaii HAPI 10/18/2007
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