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Mexican clover
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Mexican clover

Richardia scabra
In the United States: Native · also called Florida pusley, rough Mexican clover

Honeybees visit Richardia scabra mainly for its moderate pollen, with low nectar yields that support foraging but rarely produce surplus honey. It blooms prolifically from late spring into autumn in warm-temperate climates, offering extended forage on small white flowers. As a prostrate annual, it excels in sunny disturbed soils and self-seeds aggressively, potentially requiring control to prevent weedy spread.

Nectarlow
Pollenmedium
Bloom (US) May–October
Duration~4 months
TypePerennial
Sunfull
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