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species 29,140 observations

Bur Clover

Medicago polymorpha

Status
introduced
Traits
Where
In the US
Source
iNaturalist

Field notes

Supports All

33 native animals
supported in the US
  • Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Orange Sulphur, Funereal Duskywing, Clouded Sulphur, Fall Webworm Moth 4
  • Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Short-beaked Clover Aphid, California Quail, Ant Bug, Marram Weevil 17
  • Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Silvery Blue, Acmon Blue, Checkered White, Banded Mud Bee 12

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer
Herbaceous plants
Light
Full sun Part shade
Moisture
Dry Well drained Moist
Soil
Sand Loam Clay
Soil pH
Acid Neutral Alkaline
Habit
Creeping Dense Horizontal Multi stemmed Spreading
Plant type
Annual Perennial Weed

From NC State Extension and USDA PLANTS.

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