Mexican Clover
Richardia
Herbaceous plant growing close to ground near Eldoret, Kenya, Africa. April 2011.
HERB: Herbaceous plant growing close to ground forming mats of dark
green leaves.
FLOWERS: Five pointed flowers are borne in heads at ends of branches.
The fruit is inferior, i.e. developing below the corolla.
LEAVES: Leaves are opposite on the stems and are broadly ellyptic.
RANGE: This plant is native to tropical America and must have been
introduced along with agricultural plants. Richardia scabra and R.
brasiliensis have both been introduced into Africa.
FRUIT: Small seeds, two per fruit.
UNARMED. Without thorns.