Contains 4 accepted taxa overall.
Characteristics
Classification
Citation
RICHARDIA Linnaeus, Sp. Pl. 330. 1753.
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TYPE: Richardia scabra Linnaeus
Species
| Scientific Name | Common Name | Status | Photos |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richardia brasiliensis | TROPICAL MEXICAN CLOVER | Not Native | |
| Richardia grandiflora | LARGEFLOWER MEXICAN CLOVER | Not Native Y | |
| Richardia humistrata | SOUTH AMERICAN MEXICAN CLOVER | Not Native | |
| Richardia scabra | ROUGH MEXICAN CLOVER | Not Native |
[Family identification key]
1. Corolla 4-merous; fruit units (mericarps, appearing seed-like, the actual seed within and alveolate) smooth
1. Corolla 5-merous; fruit units (mericarps, appearing seed-like, the actual seed within and alveolate) tuberculate or hirsute
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2. Fruit units (mericarps) hirsute, the inner surface broad with a median keel
2. Fruit units (mericarps) tuberculate, the inner surface with a narrow groove
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3. Corolla 12-20 mm long
3. Corolla 5-7 mm long