black medic
Scientific Name Medicago lupulina L. Other Names trefoil, black clover, hop clover Life Cycle summer annual General Description A prostrate summer annual with compound leaflets. Seedlings Cotyledons are ovate and pale green in color. First leaf is simple and ovate. All subsequent leaves are compound with three leaflets. True Leaves and Stem Leaves are alternate and conpound wiht three egg-shaped leaflets. Leaflets have very small teeth. Center leaflet on a longer stalk than lateral leaflets. Stipules are present at the base of the petiole. Roots Shallow taproot Flower and Fruit Flowers are yellow and clover-like in appearance. Fruit is kidney-shaped and brown ( 1.5 - 2 mm long).