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largeflower Mexican clover

Richardia grandiflora

The largeflower Mexican clover is a pretty flower with big, bright blooms. It loves to grow in warm places and can often be found in gardens and fields, making them look colorful and cheerful!

Habitat: Urban areas

Appearance

The largeflower Mexican clover is a low-growing, spreading plant with oval leaves and numerous vibrant, trumpet-shaped flowers. Its blooms range from pink to purplish-white, often with a subtle yellow throat, making it stand out as a bright groundcover.

KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderGentianalesFamilyRubiaceaeGenusRichardia
largeflower Mexican clover
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largeflower Mexican clover

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Rarity

Common

Danger

1/5 · Very low

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Interesting facts

Despite its name, this plant is not a true clover, but a member of the coffee family!

Each trumpet-shaped flower only lasts for one day, but many new ones bloom every morning!

It's considered a fast-growing 'weed' in some places, popping up where other plants won't!

Its deep taproot helps it survive long, dry periods by reaching water far underground!

Special abilities

Ability

Sun Seeker

Largeflower Mexican clover can rapidly spread to form dense mats, helping it quickly claim sunny spots and outcompete other plants for light.

Ability

Thirsty Traveler

This plant has a long, deep taproot that helps it find hidden water, allowing it to survive in dry soils where other plants wilt.

Ability

Pollinator Party

Largeflower Mexican clover produces numerous bright, funnel-shaped flowers that attract many busy bees and beautiful butterflies to its nectar.

Measurements & details

Height
10-30 cm
Spread
20-50 cm
Flower Size
2-4 cm
Bloom Season
Summer to fall
Edible
No
Toxicity
None
Lifecycle
Annual
Pollination Method
Insect

Ecological connections

pollinates

Honey bee

Apis mellifera

Visits its trumpet-shaped flowers for nectar

pollinates

Monarch butterfly

Danaus plexippus

Drinks nectar from its abundant blossoms

eaten by

Fall armyworm

Spodoptera frugiperda

Larvae can sometimes feed on its leaves

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Safety

Danger

1/5 · Very low

Always ask an adult before picking flowers, and be gentle with plants.

Frequently Asked Questions

How tall is largeflower Mexican clover?

10-30 cm

How wide does largeflower Mexican clover spread?

20-50 cm

How big are the flowers on largeflower Mexican clover?

2-4 cm

When does largeflower Mexican clover bloom?

Summer to fall

Is largeflower Mexican clover edible?

No

Is largeflower Mexican clover toxic?

None

What is largeflower Mexican clover's lifecycle?

Annual

How is largeflower Mexican clover pollinated?

Insect

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