Black Medic is a low growing, broadleaf annual plant that can become a winter to summer weed in garden beds, unfertilized lawns and open areas. Dark green leaves are divided into three small, oblong leaflets that resemble clover. Plants are prostrate but can reach over a foot high if not mowed. Tiny yellow, pea-shaped flowers form tight clusters from spring to summer followed by blackish seed pods.
Where Black Medic is Found Geographically
Black Medic can be found throughout the United States.
Similar or Related Plants
Burclover. Black Clover. Clover. Hop clover. Nonsuch. Trefoil. Black Hay.
Solutions
Cultural Controls
- Maintain a healthy, properly fertilized lawn. For additional information on controlling Black Medic in lawns, contact your local cooperative extension.
- Pull by hand when young.
- Mulch heavily in beds.
- Plant through landscape fabrics.
