Texas Bluebonnet

Texas Bluebonnet
Common Name(s):
Texas Bluebonnet
Scientific Name:
Lupinus texensis
Family:
Fabaceae
Pea Family
Flower:
Light blue to Deep violet 1/4-1/2" flowers in spikes.
Leaves:
Divided into 5 leaflets which are joined at the base.
Plant:
1-2' tall bushy plant.
General Comments:
6 varieties are common in Texas. This variety is the most common in Houston. Makes showy roadside displays.

Black Medic

Black Medic
Common Name(s):
Black Medic
Scientific Name:
Medicago lupulina
Family:
Fabaceae
Pea Family
Flower:
1/4" globular cluster of tiny flowers.
Leaves:
Divided into 3 leaflets. Similar to clover
Plant:
Forms mats of creeping stems up to 2'
General Comments:
European native now found throughout US. Related to Alfalfa.

Bur-Clover

Bur-Clover
Common Name(s):
Bur-Clover
Scientific Name:
Medicago polymorpha
Family:
Fabaceae
Pea Family
Flower:
Small yellow irregular flowers in small globular clusters.
Leaves:
Divided into 3 toothed leaflets. Has prickles at the base of the leaflets.
Plant:
Sprawling ground cover.
General Comments:
Larger flowers but fewer in each cluster compared to Black medic.

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