What is another word for desmodium?
Pronunciation: [dɪsmˈə͡ʊdi͡əm] (IPA) 
Desmodium is a plant genus that belongs to the Fabaceae family. The plant is known by different names, and the common synonyms for Desmodium include beggarweed, tick-trefoil, and tick clover. Other synonyms that are used interchangeably with Desmodium are horseflyweed, tick-shamrock, and four-leaved tick trefoil. Some common species of Desmodium include Desmodium gangeticum, Desmodium gyrans, and Desmodium adscendens. The plant is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, and is often used for medicinal purposes because of its potential healing properties. With so many common synonyms associated with Desmodium, it is easy to see why it is such a popular plant in many cultures.
