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Richardia brasiliensis
Richardia brasiliensis Gomes
Tropical Mexican Clover, Brazil Pusley
Rubiaceae (Madder Family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: RIBR2
USDA Native Status: L48 (N), HI (I)
Richardia was named for English physician, Richard Richardson. Brasiliensis refers to country of origin.
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: Annual , PerennialHabit: Herb
Leaf Complexity: Simple
Fruit Type: Schizocarp
Size Notes: Stems prostrate to erect, up to about 16 inches long.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: WhiteBloom Time: Apr , May , Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep , Oct , Nov , Dec
Distribution
USA: AL , FL , GA , LA , MS , NC , NJ , PA , SC , TN , TX , VAWeb Reference
Webref 57 - Atlas of Florida Plants (2020) Institute for Systematic BotanyWebref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter
Additional resources
USDA: Find Richardia brasiliensis in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Richardia brasiliensis in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Richardia brasiliensis
Metadata
Record Modified: 2022-12-08Research By: DEW