Illinois bundleflower facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Desmanthus illinoensis |
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D. illinoensis
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| Desmanthus illinoensis (Michx.) MacMill. ex B. L. Rob. & Fernald
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Desmanthus illinoensis is a common plant. It is also known as the Illinois bundleflower, prairie-mimosa, or prickleweed. You can often find it in the south central and Midwestern US.
Where the Illinois Bundleflower Grows
This plant loves sunny places. It often grows on the sides of roads. It needs plenty of water during its short time of growth.
The Illinois bundleflower can grow well outdoors in USDA Zones 5-8. These zones describe areas where certain plants can survive the winter.
Nutritional Benefits of the Illinois Bundleflower
The Illinois bundleflower is a very healthy plant. It has a lot of protein.
The Land Institute in Salina, Kansas has studied the seeds of this plant. They looked into how the seeds could be used as food.
Studies showed that the dry seeds have about 38% protein. This is very close to soybeans, which have about 40% protein. This makes the Illinois bundleflower a good source of plant-based protein.
