Brazilian-Clover, Brazilian Pusley

Richardia brasiliensis

reh-CHARD-ee-ah brah-zil-ee-EN-sis

Rubiaceae

Native to: Tropical America, presumably not including Florida

Florida abundance and distribution:  Throughout

Recognition:   Sprawling weed with opposite fuzzy leaves and a fringed stipule between the bases.  Flowers tiny, star-shaped with (4)5(6) petals.   See “Mexican-Clover” (Richardia grandiflora) for comparison of three similar species.    Brazilian-Clover has the smallest flowers of the trio, and has fruit segments with flat inner faces.

Contributed by: George Rogers