Desmanthus — 1 species
Botanical species in the genus Desmanthus recorded in the PlantPeers database.

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Desmanthus illinoensis
Desmanthus illinoensis
Family: Fabaceae
Cultivation
Desmanthus illinoensis is a very cold tolerant plant, able to withstand temperatures down to around -30°c when dormant. It grows best in areas where the mean annual rainfall is in excess of 500mm. Requires a moist but well-drained soil in full sun.
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