Burclover
Scientific Name: Medicago minima (L.) L.
Weed Family: Fabaceae
Description
Burclover is a perennial which is very similar in appearance to black medic. It contains a three oblong leaflets, the center leaflet being on its own pediole. The leaflets often have brown spots on the upper surface. The flowers of burclover are yellow. Burclover reproduces by seeds from “burred” seed pods as well as spreading prostrate stolons which allows burclover to tolerate close mowing. Burclover is found from Virginia south to Florida, west to Texas and Missouri.
Herbicide Use
Make a pre-emergence herbicide application prior to the seed germination. For post-emergent control use a product containing MSMA.
Distribution
Germination Dates
Zone-7: October-November
Zone-8: October-November
Zone-9: November-December
Zone-10: November-December
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