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Richardia tricocca
Richardia tricocca (Torr. & A. Gray) Standl.
Prairie Mexican Clover
Rubiaceae (Madder Family)
Synonym(s): Crusea tricocca, Diodia tricocca
USDA Symbol: RITR2
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb
Leaf Complexity: Simple
Fruit Type: Schizocarp
Size Notes: Mat-forming, up to about 3 inches tall.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: WhiteBloom Time: Mar , Apr , May , Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep , Oct , Nov , Dec
Distribution
USA: LA , TXWeb Reference
Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona ChapterAdditional resources
USDA: Find Richardia tricocca in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Richardia tricocca in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Richardia tricocca
Metadata
Record Modified: 2022-12-08Research By: TWC Staff