Black Medic
Medicago lupulina
Synonyms: Trefoil, black clover
Life cycle:
Summer annual or biennial
Growth Habit:
Prostrate
Propagation:
Seed
Leaf Margin:
Serrated (near tip)
Leaf Hairs:
None
Leaf Structure:
Trifoliate; oblong to egg-shaped
Leaf Arrangement:
Alternate
Root Type:
Taproot with fibrous network
Flower Color:
Yellow
Multimedia
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Herbicidal Control Options
Preemergence:
Isoxaben, Dithiopyr
Post Emergence: Carfentrazone, Clopyralid, Fluroxypyr, Imazaquin, Mecoprop-p, Quinclorac, Sulfentrazone, Triclopyr, Trifloxysulfuron
Please note: one or more of these active ingredients may exist in combination-type brand name products. Any material used for herbicidal control of any plant may vary in efficacy. Please read the full disclaimer on herbicide usage.
