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Yellow Trefoil

Medicago lupulina L

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Field Notes

Description:

Also known as Black Medic, Yellow Trefoil is a low growing summer weed. It is commonly found throughout the US. It has a distinctive leaflet pattern and small yellow flowers.

Reference Links:

Black Medic or Yellow Trefoil | Lawn Weed Identification and Control

Species ID Suggestions

Indian Strawberry (Mock Strawberry, False Strawberry)

Duchesnea indica

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ForestDragon
Nice find! The flower and leaf shapes are a bit different from Medicago lupulina. You can compare here: http://www.illinoiswildflowers.info/weeds/plants/black_medic.htm

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Boone County HS Bioblitz 2014
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PublishedSeptember 8, 2014

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