Mexican Clover

Family: Rubiaceae
Scientific name: Richardia humistrata
Description: Plant Form Ground-dwelling herb, forming mats Stem Up to 15 cm long, with bristled hairs Leaves Narrowly egg-shaped or broader, 0.5-2.0 cm long and 0.3-1.0 cm wide, pointed tips, short hairs covering surfaces Flowers White, in clusters of up to 15, four-petaled, with 4 pointed leaflike structures subtending each flower Habitat Disturbed areas Distinguishing Features This species has four pointed green structures subtending its flowers, whereas Richardia brasiliensis has 6. Another lookalike, Richardia stellaris, has narrow leaves. Weed Status: Other Weed Weed Type: Common Lifeform: Herbaceous

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