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Fabaceae Family - "Illinois Bundleflower, Illinois Acacia, Prairie Mimosa, Pickle-weed"

Desmanthus from the Greek words desme, meaning "a bundle" and anthos, meaning "flower". Illinoensis meaning "of Illinois".

Common, almost weedy in disturbed prairies, pastures and sandy thickets. Averages 3 feet but can reach 5 feet or more with ideal conditions. Blooms from June through August, most intensely in July.

Illinois Bundleflower has long been considered a cure for just about any itch.

Many of the Delphinium species have been cultivated as garden flowers for their foliage more than for the floral appeal.