Medicago minima
(Little Bur-clover)
Medicago minima, St. Edward’s Park, Austin, Travis Co. 1559
Medicago minima, Lake Georgetown, Williamson Co. 0965
Medicago minima, Colorado Bend State Park, San Saba Co. 0102
Medicago minima, Lake Georgetown, Williamson Co. 0944
Medicago minima, St. Edward’s Park, Austin, Travis Co. 1557
| Scientific Name | Medicago minima | USDA PLANTS Symbol | MEMI |
| Common Name | Little Bur-clover | ITIS Taxonomic Serial No. | 503722 |
| Family | Fabaceae (Pea) | Texas Invasives Reference | Click Here |
| Description | Habitat: Somewhat moist soils in fields, pastures and disturbed areas. Plant: Spreading annual with stem extremities curving upward; trailing or sometimes mat forming; branches up to 1 ft. long; stems and leaves covered with soft hairs. Leaves: Alternate,pinnately ternate leaves, the three leaflets oval to obovate, 3/8-inch long or less, edges smooth or somewhat serrate. Inflorescence: Flower heads with 3 to 5 tiny bright yellow pea-like blossoms, 1/8 to 1/4 inch across. Bloom Period: Spring Fruit: Spiny, bur-like with hooked bristles or prickles; less than 1/2 inch diameter. References: "Manual of the Vascular Plants of Texas" by Correll and Johnston, "Wildflowers of Texas" by Michael Eason, and Texas Invasives. |
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Texas Status: Introduced INVASIVE |
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