Desmodium varians
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| Desmodium varians | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Fabales |
| Family: | Fabaceae |
| Subfamily: | Faboideae |
| Genus: | Desmodium |
| Species: | D. varians |
| Binomial name | |
| Desmodium varians | |
Desmodium varians is a small climbing or prostrate herb in the family Fabaceae. A widespread species but not commonly seen, found in eastern Australia. Attractive pink flowers may form at any time of the year. The specific epithet varians is derived from Latin, referring to the variable habit and leaves.[1][2][3]
