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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 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
2 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
3 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
4 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
5 Desmodium tortuosum Makolelau Roadside in Bidens mensesii shrubland. Preserved_Specimen Hughes, G.D. Molokai BISH 1992-08-16
6 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
7 Desmodium tortuosum Kealakekua, Honaunau in pasture by sea coast Preserved_Specimen Hosaka, E.Y. 2516 Hawaii BISH 1940-05-07
8 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
9 Desmodium tortuosum Kauai OBSERVATION Curtis Daehler Maui HAPI 10/18/2007
10 Desmodium tortuosum East Maui, Makawao roadside Preserved_Specimen weed to 4 ft. Hobdy, R.W. 2427 Maui BISH 1985-08-18
11 Desmodium tortuosum Hakalau roadside Preserved_Specimen Upright shrub to 0.75 m. Flowers violet Nagata, K.M. 3355 Hawaii BISH 1985-08-19
12 Desmodium tortuosum Roadside, near Captian Cook, S Kona Preserved_Specimen Sprawling shrub. Flowers pinkish. Nagata, K.M. 2788 Hawaii BISH 1984-01-09
13 Desmodium tortuosum above Kailua-Kona Preserved_Specimen Herb to sub-shrub Herbst, D.R. 5059 Hawaii BISH 1974-10-08
14 Desmodium tortuosum Paia along road Preserved_Specimen Degener, O. 17469 Maui BISH 1939-08-02
15 Desmodium tortuosum U.H. Manoa Campus Preserved_Specimen sub-shrub to ~4' tall Herbst, D.R. 5123 Oahu BISH 1974-12-04
16 Desmodium tortuosum Keopuka Lands, Captain Cook. Very hot, rocky area. Preserved_Specimen Funk, E.J. Hawaii BISH 1991-11-12
17 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
18 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
19 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
20 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
21 Desmodium tortuosum Alakai Swamp Trail, Kauai County, HI, USA OBSERVATION Curtis Daehler Hawaii HAPI 10/18/2007
22 Desmodium tortuosum Pu'uhonua O H????naunau National Historical Park, Honaunau, HI, US OBSERVATION Curtis Daehler Hawaii HAPI 3/18/2007
23 Desmodium tortuosum Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Hawaii National Park, HI, US OBSERVATION Curtis Daehler Hawaii HAPI 3/21/2007
24 Desmodium tortuosum Orchids of Olinda, Makawao, HI, US OBSERVATION Curtis Daehler Hawaii HAPI 3/17/2007
25 Desmodium tortuosum 11-3982 Liona St, Volcano, HI, US OBSERVATION Curtis Daehler Hawaii HAPI 10/18/2007
26 Desmodium tortuosum Pa'ia, Maui, Hawai'i, USA OBSERVATION Curtis Daehler Hawaii HAPI 10/18/2007
27 Desmodium tortuosum Hawai????i, Hilo, HI, US OBSERVATION Curtis Daehler Hawaii HAPI 3/18/2007
28 Desmodium tortuosum Napoopoo Preserved_Specimen Corn, C. Hawaii BISH 1985-09-06
29 Desmodium tortuosum Honolulu, Pensacola Street, Hawaii Agric. Expt. Station Preserved_Specimen Hosaka, E.Y. 2641 Oahu BISH 1942-04-20
30 Desmodium tortuosum Honolulu, Pensacola Street Preserved_Specimen Meebold, A. Oahu BISH 1932-05-01
31 Desmodium tortuosum Haleakala Ranch Headquarters Preserved_Specimen Maui BISH
32 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
33 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
34 Desmodium tortuosum Wailuku ditch along highway Preserved_Specimen erect herb Herbst, D.R. 5403 Maui BISH 1975-07-08
35 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
36 Desmodium tortuosum East Maui, Makawao roadside Preserved_Specimen weed to 4 ft. Hobdy, R.W. 2427 Maui BISH 1985-08-18
37 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
38 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
39 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
40 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
41 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
42 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
43 Desmodium tortuosum Makolelau Roadside in Bidens mensesii shrubland. Preserved_Specimen Hughes, G.D. Molokai BISH 1992-08-16
44 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
45 Desmodium tortuosum Kealakekua, Honaunau in pasture by sea coast Preserved_Specimen Hosaka, E.Y. 2516 Hawaii BISH 1940-05-07
46 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
47 Desmodium tortuosum Kauai OBSERVATION Curtis Daehler Maui HAPI 10/18/2007
48 Desmodium tortuosum East Maui, Makawao roadside Preserved_Specimen weed to 4 ft. Hobdy, R.W. 2427 Maui BISH 1985-08-18
49 Desmodium tortuosum Hakalau roadside Preserved_Specimen Upright shrub to 0.75 m. Flowers violet Nagata, K.M. 3355 Hawaii BISH 1985-08-19
50 Desmodium tortuosum Roadside, near Captian Cook, S Kona Preserved_Specimen Sprawling shrub. Flowers pinkish. Nagata, K.M. 2788 Hawaii BISH 1984-01-09
51 Desmodium tortuosum above Kailua-Kona Preserved_Specimen Herb to sub-shrub Herbst, D.R. 5059 Hawaii BISH 1974-10-08
52 Desmodium tortuosum Paia along road Preserved_Specimen Degener, O. 17469 Maui BISH 1939-08-02
53 Desmodium tortuosum U.H. Manoa Campus Preserved_Specimen sub-shrub to ~4' tall Herbst, D.R. 5123 Oahu BISH 1974-12-04
54 Desmodium tortuosum Keopuka Lands, Captain Cook. Very hot, rocky area. Preserved_Specimen Funk, E.J. Hawaii BISH 1991-11-12
55 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
56 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
57 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
58 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
59 Desmodium tortuosum Alakai Swamp Trail, Kauai County, HI, USA OBSERVATION Curtis Daehler Hawaii HAPI 10/18/2007
60 Desmodium tortuosum Pu'uhonua O H????naunau National Historical Park, Honaunau, HI, US OBSERVATION Curtis Daehler Hawaii HAPI 3/18/2007
61 Desmodium tortuosum Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Hawaii National Park, HI, US OBSERVATION Curtis Daehler Hawaii HAPI 3/21/2007
62 Desmodium tortuosum Orchids of Olinda, Makawao, HI, US OBSERVATION Curtis Daehler Hawaii HAPI 3/17/2007
63 Desmodium tortuosum 11-3982 Liona St, Volcano, HI, US OBSERVATION Curtis Daehler Hawaii HAPI 10/18/2007
64 Desmodium tortuosum Pa'ia, Maui, Hawai'i, USA OBSERVATION Curtis Daehler Hawaii HAPI 10/18/2007
65 Desmodium tortuosum Hawai????i, Hilo, HI, US OBSERVATION Curtis Daehler Hawaii HAPI 3/18/2007
66 Desmodium tortuosum Napoopoo Preserved_Specimen Corn, C. Hawaii BISH 1985-09-06
67 Desmodium tortuosum Honolulu, Pensacola Street, Hawaii Agric. Expt. Station Preserved_Specimen Hosaka, E.Y. 2641 Oahu BISH 1942-04-20
68 Desmodium tortuosum Honolulu, Pensacola Street Preserved_Specimen Meebold, A. Oahu BISH 1932-05-01
69 Desmodium tortuosum Haleakala Ranch Headquarters Preserved_Specimen Maui BISH
70 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
71 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
72 Desmodium tortuosum Wailuku ditch along highway Preserved_Specimen erect herb Herbst, D.R. 5403 Maui BISH 1975-07-08
73 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
74 Desmodium tortuosum East Maui, Makawao roadside Preserved_Specimen weed to 4 ft. Hobdy, R.W. 2427 Maui BISH 1985-08-18
75 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
76 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
77 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
78 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
79 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
80 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
81 Desmodium tortuosum Makolelau Roadside in Bidens mensesii shrubland. Preserved_Specimen Hughes, G.D. Molokai BISH 1992-08-16
82 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
83 Desmodium tortuosum Kealakekua, Honaunau in pasture by sea coast Preserved_Specimen Hosaka, E.Y. 2516 Hawaii BISH 1940-05-07
84 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
85 Desmodium tortuosum Kauai OBSERVATION Curtis Daehler Maui HAPI 10/18/2007
86 Desmodium tortuosum East Maui, Makawao roadside Preserved_Specimen weed to 4 ft. Hobdy, R.W. 2427 Maui BISH 1985-08-18
87 Desmodium tortuosum Hakalau roadside Preserved_Specimen Upright shrub to 0.75 m. Flowers violet Nagata, K.M. 3355 Hawaii BISH 1985-08-19
88 Desmodium tortuosum Roadside, near Captian Cook, S Kona Preserved_Specimen Sprawling shrub. Flowers pinkish. Nagata, K.M. 2788 Hawaii BISH 1984-01-09
89 Desmodium tortuosum above Kailua-Kona Preserved_Specimen Herb to sub-shrub Herbst, D.R. 5059 Hawaii BISH 1974-10-08
90 Desmodium tortuosum Paia along road Preserved_Specimen Degener, O. 17469 Maui BISH 1939-08-02
91 Desmodium tortuosum U.H. Manoa Campus Preserved_Specimen sub-shrub to ~4' tall Herbst, D.R. 5123 Oahu BISH 1974-12-04
92 Desmodium tortuosum Keopuka Lands, Captain Cook. Very hot, rocky area. Preserved_Specimen Funk, E.J. Hawaii BISH 1991-11-12
93 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
94 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
95 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
96 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
97 Desmodium tortuosum Alakai Swamp Trail, Kauai County, HI, USA OBSERVATION Curtis Daehler Hawaii HAPI 10/18/2007
98 Desmodium tortuosum Pu'uhonua O H????naunau National Historical Park, Honaunau, HI, US OBSERVATION Curtis Daehler Hawaii HAPI 3/18/2007
99 Desmodium tortuosum Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Hawaii National Park, HI, US OBSERVATION Curtis Daehler Hawaii HAPI 3/21/2007
100 Desmodium tortuosum Orchids of Olinda, Makawao, HI, US OBSERVATION Curtis Daehler Hawaii HAPI 3/17/2007
101 Desmodium tortuosum 11-3982 Liona St, Volcano, HI, US OBSERVATION Curtis Daehler Hawaii HAPI 10/18/2007
102 Desmodium tortuosum Pa'ia, Maui, Hawai'i, USA OBSERVATION Curtis Daehler Hawaii HAPI 10/18/2007
103 Desmodium tortuosum Hawai????i, Hilo, HI, US OBSERVATION Curtis Daehler Hawaii HAPI 3/18/2007
104 Desmodium tortuosum Napoopoo Preserved_Specimen Corn, C. Hawaii BISH 1985-09-06
105 Desmodium tortuosum Honolulu, Pensacola Street, Hawaii Agric. Expt. Station Preserved_Specimen Hosaka, E.Y. 2641 Oahu BISH 1942-04-20
106 Desmodium tortuosum Honolulu, Pensacola Street Preserved_Specimen Meebold, A. Oahu BISH 1932-05-01
107 Desmodium tortuosum Haleakala Ranch Headquarters Preserved_Specimen Maui BISH
108 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
109 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
110 Desmodium tortuosum Wailuku ditch along highway Preserved_Specimen erect herb Herbst, D.R. 5403 Maui BISH 1975-07-08
111 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
112 Desmodium tortuosum East Maui, Makawao roadside Preserved_Specimen weed to 4 ft. Hobdy, R.W. 2427 Maui BISH 1985-08-18
113 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
114 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
115 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
116 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
117 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
118 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
119 Desmodium tortuosum Makolelau Roadside in Bidens mensesii shrubland. Preserved_Specimen Hughes, G.D. Molokai BISH 1992-08-16
120 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
121 Desmodium tortuosum Kealakekua, Honaunau in pasture by sea coast Preserved_Specimen Hosaka, E.Y. 2516 Hawaii BISH 1940-05-07
122 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
123 Desmodium tortuosum Kauai OBSERVATION Curtis Daehler Maui HAPI 10/18/2007
124 Desmodium tortuosum East Maui, Makawao roadside Preserved_Specimen weed to 4 ft. Hobdy, R.W. 2427 Maui BISH 1985-08-18
125 Desmodium tortuosum Hakalau roadside Preserved_Specimen Upright shrub to 0.75 m. Flowers violet Nagata, K.M. 3355 Hawaii BISH 1985-08-19
126 Desmodium tortuosum Roadside, near Captian Cook, S Kona Preserved_Specimen Sprawling shrub. Flowers pinkish. Nagata, K.M. 2788 Hawaii BISH 1984-01-09
127 Desmodium tortuosum above Kailua-Kona Preserved_Specimen Herb to sub-shrub Herbst, D.R. 5059 Hawaii BISH 1974-10-08
128 Desmodium tortuosum Paia along road Preserved_Specimen Degener, O. 17469 Maui BISH 1939-08-02
129 Desmodium tortuosum U.H. Manoa Campus Preserved_Specimen sub-shrub to ~4' tall Herbst, D.R. 5123 Oahu BISH 1974-12-04
130 Desmodium tortuosum Keopuka Lands, Captain Cook. Very hot, rocky area. Preserved_Specimen Funk, E.J. Hawaii BISH 1991-11-12
131 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
132 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
133 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
134 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
135 Desmodium tortuosum Alakai Swamp Trail, Kauai County, HI, USA OBSERVATION Curtis Daehler Hawaii HAPI 10/18/2007
136 Desmodium tortuosum Pu'uhonua O H????naunau National Historical Park, Honaunau, HI, US OBSERVATION Curtis Daehler Hawaii HAPI 3/18/2007
137 Desmodium tortuosum Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Hawaii National Park, HI, US OBSERVATION Curtis Daehler Hawaii HAPI 3/21/2007
138 Desmodium tortuosum Orchids of Olinda, Makawao, HI, US OBSERVATION Curtis Daehler Hawaii HAPI 3/17/2007
139 Desmodium tortuosum 11-3982 Liona St, Volcano, HI, US OBSERVATION Curtis Daehler Hawaii HAPI 10/18/2007
140 Desmodium tortuosum Pa'ia, Maui, Hawai'i, USA OBSERVATION Curtis Daehler Hawaii HAPI 10/18/2007
141 Desmodium tortuosum Hawai????i, Hilo, HI, US OBSERVATION Curtis Daehler Hawaii HAPI 3/18/2007
142 Desmodium tortuosum Napoopoo Preserved_Specimen Corn, C. Hawaii BISH 1985-09-06
143 Desmodium tortuosum Honolulu, Pensacola Street, Hawaii Agric. Expt. Station Preserved_Specimen Hosaka, E.Y. 2641 Oahu BISH 1942-04-20
144 Desmodium tortuosum Honolulu, Pensacola Street Preserved_Specimen Meebold, A. Oahu BISH 1932-05-01
145 Desmodium tortuosum Haleakala Ranch Headquarters Preserved_Specimen Maui BISH
146 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
147 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
148 Desmodium tortuosum Wailuku ditch along highway Preserved_Specimen erect herb Herbst, D.R. 5403 Maui BISH 1975-07-08
149 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
150 Desmodium tortuosum East Maui, Makawao roadside Preserved_Specimen weed to 4 ft. Hobdy, R.W. 2427 Maui BISH 1985-08-18
151 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
152 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
153 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
154 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
155 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
156 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
157 Desmodium tortuosum Makolelau Roadside in Bidens mensesii shrubland. Preserved_Specimen Hughes, G.D. Molokai BISH 1992-08-16
158 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
159 Desmodium tortuosum Kealakekua, Honaunau in pasture by sea coast Preserved_Specimen Hosaka, E.Y. 2516 Hawaii BISH 1940-05-07
160 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
161 Desmodium tortuosum Kauai OBSERVATION Curtis Daehler Maui HAPI 10/18/2007
162 Desmodium tortuosum East Maui, Makawao roadside Preserved_Specimen weed to 4 ft. Hobdy, R.W. 2427 Maui BISH 1985-08-18
163 Desmodium tortuosum Hakalau roadside Preserved_Specimen Upright shrub to 0.75 m. Flowers violet Nagata, K.M. 3355 Hawaii BISH 1985-08-19
164 Desmodium tortuosum Roadside, near Captian Cook, S Kona Preserved_Specimen Sprawling shrub. Flowers pinkish. Nagata, K.M. 2788 Hawaii BISH 1984-01-09
165 Desmodium tortuosum above Kailua-Kona Preserved_Specimen Herb to sub-shrub Herbst, D.R. 5059 Hawaii BISH 1974-10-08
166 Desmodium tortuosum Paia along road Preserved_Specimen Degener, O. 17469 Maui BISH 1939-08-02
167 Desmodium tortuosum U.H. Manoa Campus Preserved_Specimen sub-shrub to ~4' tall Herbst, D.R. 5123 Oahu BISH 1974-12-04
168 Desmodium tortuosum Keopuka Lands, Captain Cook. Very hot, rocky area. Preserved_Specimen Funk, E.J. Hawaii BISH 1991-11-12
169 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
170 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
171 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
172 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
173 Desmodium tortuosum Alakai Swamp Trail, Kauai County, HI, USA OBSERVATION Curtis Daehler Hawaii HAPI 10/18/2007
174 Desmodium tortuosum Pu'uhonua O H????naunau National Historical Park, Honaunau, HI, US OBSERVATION Curtis Daehler Hawaii HAPI 3/18/2007
175 Desmodium tortuosum Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Hawaii National Park, HI, US OBSERVATION Curtis Daehler Hawaii HAPI 3/21/2007
176 Desmodium tortuosum Orchids of Olinda, Makawao, HI, US OBSERVATION Curtis Daehler Hawaii HAPI 3/17/2007
177 Desmodium tortuosum 11-3982 Liona St, Volcano, HI, US OBSERVATION Curtis Daehler Hawaii HAPI 10/18/2007
178 Desmodium tortuosum Pa'ia, Maui, Hawai'i, USA OBSERVATION Curtis Daehler Hawaii HAPI 10/18/2007
179 Desmodium tortuosum Hawai????i, Hilo, HI, US OBSERVATION Curtis Daehler Hawaii HAPI 3/18/2007
180 Desmodium tortuosum Napoopoo Preserved_Specimen Corn, C. Hawaii BISH 1985-09-06
181 Desmodium tortuosum Honolulu, Pensacola Street, Hawaii Agric. Expt. Station Preserved_Specimen Hosaka, E.Y. 2641 Oahu BISH 1942-04-20
182 Desmodium tortuosum Honolulu, Pensacola Street Preserved_Specimen Meebold, A. Oahu BISH 1932-05-01
183 Desmodium tortuosum Haleakala Ranch Headquarters Preserved_Specimen Maui BISH
184 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
185 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
186 Desmodium tortuosum Wailuku ditch along highway Preserved_Specimen erect herb Herbst, D.R. 5403 Maui BISH 1975-07-08
187 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
188 Desmodium tortuosum East Maui, Makawao roadside Preserved_Specimen weed to 4 ft. Hobdy, R.W. 2427 Maui BISH 1985-08-18
189 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
190 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
191 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
192 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
193 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
194 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
195 Desmodium tortuosum Makolelau Roadside in Bidens mensesii shrubland. Preserved_Specimen Hughes, G.D. Molokai BISH 1992-08-16
196 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
197 Desmodium tortuosum Kealakekua, Honaunau in pasture by sea coast Preserved_Specimen Hosaka, E.Y. 2516 Hawaii BISH 1940-05-07
198 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
199 Desmodium tortuosum Kauai OBSERVATION Curtis Daehler Maui HAPI 10/18/2007
200 Desmodium tortuosum East Maui, Makawao roadside Preserved_Specimen weed to 4 ft. Hobdy, R.W. 2427 Maui BISH 1985-08-18
201 Desmodium tortuosum Hakalau roadside Preserved_Specimen Upright shrub to 0.75 m. Flowers violet Nagata, K.M. 3355 Hawaii BISH 1985-08-19
202 Desmodium tortuosum Roadside, near Captian Cook, S Kona Preserved_Specimen Sprawling shrub. Flowers pinkish. Nagata, K.M. 2788 Hawaii BISH 1984-01-09
203 Desmodium tortuosum above Kailua-Kona Preserved_Specimen Herb to sub-shrub Herbst, D.R. 5059 Hawaii BISH 1974-10-08
204 Desmodium tortuosum Paia along road Preserved_Specimen Degener, O. 17469 Maui BISH 1939-08-02
205 Desmodium tortuosum U.H. Manoa Campus Preserved_Specimen sub-shrub to ~4' tall Herbst, D.R. 5123 Oahu BISH 1974-12-04
206 Desmodium tortuosum Keopuka Lands, Captain Cook. Very hot, rocky area. Preserved_Specimen Funk, E.J. Hawaii BISH 1991-11-12
207 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
208 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
209 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
210 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
211 Desmodium tortuosum Alakai Swamp Trail, Kauai County, HI, USA OBSERVATION Curtis Daehler Hawaii HAPI 10/18/2007
212 Desmodium tortuosum Pu'uhonua O H????naunau National Historical Park, Honaunau, HI, US OBSERVATION Curtis Daehler Hawaii HAPI 3/18/2007
213 Desmodium tortuosum Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Hawaii National Park, HI, US OBSERVATION Curtis Daehler Hawaii HAPI 3/21/2007
214 Desmodium tortuosum Orchids of Olinda, Makawao, HI, US OBSERVATION Curtis Daehler Hawaii HAPI 3/17/2007
215 Desmodium tortuosum 11-3982 Liona St, Volcano, HI, US OBSERVATION Curtis Daehler Hawaii HAPI 10/18/2007
216 Desmodium tortuosum Pa'ia, Maui, Hawai'i, USA OBSERVATION Curtis Daehler Hawaii HAPI 10/18/2007
217 Desmodium tortuosum Hawai????i, Hilo, HI, US OBSERVATION Curtis Daehler Hawaii HAPI 3/18/2007
218 Desmodium tortuosum Napoopoo Preserved_Specimen Corn, C. Hawaii BISH 1985-09-06
219 Desmodium tortuosum Honolulu, Pensacola Street, Hawaii Agric. Expt. Station Preserved_Specimen Hosaka, E.Y. 2641 Oahu BISH 1942-04-20
220 Desmodium tortuosum Honolulu, Pensacola Street Preserved_Specimen Meebold, A. Oahu BISH 1932-05-01
221 Desmodium tortuosum Haleakala Ranch Headquarters Preserved_Specimen Maui BISH
222 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
223 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
224 Desmodium tortuosum Wailuku ditch along highway Preserved_Specimen erect herb Herbst, D.R. 5403 Maui BISH 1975-07-08
225 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
226 Desmodium tortuosum East Maui, Makawao roadside Preserved_Specimen weed to 4 ft. Hobdy, R.W. 2427 Maui BISH 1985-08-18
227 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
228 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
229 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
230 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
231 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
232 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
233 Desmodium tortuosum Makolelau Roadside in Bidens mensesii shrubland. Preserved_Specimen Hughes, G.D. Molokai BISH 1992-08-16
234 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
235 Desmodium tortuosum Kealakekua, Honaunau in pasture by sea coast Preserved_Specimen Hosaka, E.Y. 2516 Hawaii BISH 1940-05-07
236 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
237 Desmodium tortuosum Kauai OBSERVATION Curtis Daehler Maui HAPI 10/18/2007
238 Desmodium tortuosum East Maui, Makawao roadside Preserved_Specimen weed to 4 ft. Hobdy, R.W. 2427 Maui BISH 1985-08-18
239 Desmodium tortuosum Hakalau roadside Preserved_Specimen Upright shrub to 0.75 m. Flowers violet Nagata, K.M. 3355 Hawaii BISH 1985-08-19
240 Desmodium tortuosum Roadside, near Captian Cook, S Kona Preserved_Specimen Sprawling shrub. Flowers pinkish. Nagata, K.M. 2788 Hawaii BISH 1984-01-09
241 Desmodium tortuosum above Kailua-Kona Preserved_Specimen Herb to sub-shrub Herbst, D.R. 5059 Hawaii BISH 1974-10-08
242 Desmodium tortuosum Paia along road Preserved_Specimen Degener, O. 17469 Maui BISH 1939-08-02
243 Desmodium tortuosum U.H. Manoa Campus Preserved_Specimen sub-shrub to ~4' tall Herbst, D.R. 5123 Oahu BISH 1974-12-04
244 Desmodium tortuosum Keopuka Lands, Captain Cook. Very hot, rocky area. Preserved_Specimen Funk, E.J. Hawaii BISH 1991-11-12
245 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
246 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
247 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
248 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
249 Desmodium tortuosum Alakai Swamp Trail, Kauai County, HI, USA OBSERVATION Curtis Daehler Hawaii HAPI 10/18/2007
250 Desmodium tortuosum Pu'uhonua O H????naunau National Historical Park, Honaunau, HI, US OBSERVATION Curtis Daehler Hawaii HAPI 3/18/2007
251 Desmodium tortuosum Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Hawaii National Park, HI, US OBSERVATION Curtis Daehler Hawaii HAPI 3/21/2007
252 Desmodium tortuosum Orchids of Olinda, Makawao, HI, US OBSERVATION Curtis Daehler Hawaii HAPI 3/17/2007
253 Desmodium tortuosum 11-3982 Liona St, Volcano, HI, US OBSERVATION Curtis Daehler Hawaii HAPI 10/18/2007
254 Desmodium tortuosum Pa'ia, Maui, Hawai'i, USA OBSERVATION Curtis Daehler Hawaii HAPI 10/18/2007
255 Desmodium tortuosum Hawai????i, Hilo, HI, US OBSERVATION Curtis Daehler Hawaii HAPI 3/18/2007
256 Desmodium tortuosum Napoopoo Preserved_Specimen Corn, C. Hawaii BISH 1985-09-06
257 Desmodium tortuosum Honolulu, Pensacola Street, Hawaii Agric. Expt. Station Preserved_Specimen Hosaka, E.Y. 2641 Oahu BISH 1942-04-20
258 Desmodium tortuosum Honolulu, Pensacola Street Preserved_Specimen Meebold, A. Oahu BISH 1932-05-01
259 Desmodium tortuosum Haleakala Ranch Headquarters Preserved_Specimen Maui BISH
260 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
261 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
262 Desmodium tortuosum Wailuku ditch along highway Preserved_Specimen erect herb Herbst, D.R. 5403 Maui BISH 1975-07-08
263 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
264 Desmodium tortuosum East Maui, Makawao roadside Preserved_Specimen weed to 4 ft. Hobdy, R.W. 2427 Maui BISH 1985-08-18
265 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
266 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
267 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
268 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
269 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
270 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
271 Desmodium tortuosum Makolelau Roadside in Bidens mensesii shrubland. Preserved_Specimen Hughes, G.D. Molokai BISH 1992-08-16
272 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
273 Desmodium tortuosum Kealakekua, Honaunau in pasture by sea coast Preserved_Specimen Hosaka, E.Y. 2516 Hawaii BISH 1940-05-07
274 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
275 Desmodium tortuosum Kauai OBSERVATION Curtis Daehler Maui HAPI 10/18/2007
276 Desmodium tortuosum East Maui, Makawao roadside Preserved_Specimen weed to 4 ft. Hobdy, R.W. 2427 Maui BISH 1985-08-18
277 Desmodium tortuosum Hakalau roadside Preserved_Specimen Upright shrub to 0.75 m. Flowers violet Nagata, K.M. 3355 Hawaii BISH 1985-08-19
278 Desmodium tortuosum Roadside, near Captian Cook, S Kona Preserved_Specimen Sprawling shrub. Flowers pinkish. Nagata, K.M. 2788 Hawaii BISH 1984-01-09
279 Desmodium tortuosum above Kailua-Kona Preserved_Specimen Herb to sub-shrub Herbst, D.R. 5059 Hawaii BISH 1974-10-08
280 Desmodium tortuosum Paia along road Preserved_Specimen Degener, O. 17469 Maui BISH 1939-08-02
281 Desmodium tortuosum U.H. Manoa Campus Preserved_Specimen sub-shrub to ~4' tall Herbst, D.R. 5123 Oahu BISH 1974-12-04
282 Desmodium tortuosum Keopuka Lands, Captain Cook. Very hot, rocky area. Preserved_Specimen Funk, E.J. Hawaii BISH 1991-11-12
283 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
284 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
285 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
286 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
287 Desmodium tortuosum Alakai Swamp Trail, Kauai County, HI, USA OBSERVATION Curtis Daehler Hawaii HAPI 10/18/2007
288 Desmodium tortuosum Pu'uhonua O H????naunau National Historical Park, Honaunau, HI, US OBSERVATION Curtis Daehler Hawaii HAPI 3/18/2007
289 Desmodium tortuosum Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Hawaii National Park, HI, US OBSERVATION Curtis Daehler Hawaii HAPI 3/21/2007
290 Desmodium tortuosum Orchids of Olinda, Makawao, HI, US OBSERVATION Curtis Daehler Hawaii HAPI 3/17/2007
291 Desmodium tortuosum 11-3982 Liona St, Volcano, HI, US OBSERVATION Curtis Daehler Hawaii HAPI 10/18/2007
292 Desmodium tortuosum Pa'ia, Maui, Hawai'i, USA OBSERVATION Curtis Daehler Hawaii HAPI 10/18/2007
293 Desmodium tortuosum Hawai????i, Hilo, HI, US OBSERVATION Curtis Daehler Hawaii HAPI 3/18/2007
294 Desmodium tortuosum Napoopoo Preserved_Specimen Corn, C. Hawaii BISH 1985-09-06
295 Desmodium tortuosum Honolulu, Pensacola Street, Hawaii Agric. Expt. Station Preserved_Specimen Hosaka, E.Y. 2641 Oahu BISH 1942-04-20
296 Desmodium tortuosum Honolulu, Pensacola Street Preserved_Specimen Meebold, A. Oahu BISH 1932-05-01
297 Desmodium tortuosum Haleakala Ranch Headquarters Preserved_Specimen Maui BISH
298 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
299 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
300 Desmodium tortuosum Wailuku ditch along highway Preserved_Specimen erect herb Herbst, D.R. 5403 Maui BISH 1975-07-08
301 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
302 Desmodium tortuosum East Maui, Makawao roadside Preserved_Specimen weed to 4 ft. Hobdy, R.W. 2427 Maui BISH 1985-08-18
303 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
304 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
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