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Field Madder

Sherardia arvensis

Photo by LJHudd
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

Low growing annual weed. Tiny clusters of white to pink or lilac colored tube shaped flowers, sharp pointed leaves.

Habitat:

Fields, pastures, grassland, yards, lawns.

Notes:

Roots can be used as a red dye.

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Sherardia

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Comments (1)
katmc2020
Wow it might be a weed but I think it should be put on a card!

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WILD Cities: Urban Biodiversity
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Nature In Your Texas Backyard!
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Texas in Bloom
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Biodiversity of Texas

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PublishedMarch 20, 2013

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