Black Medic
Medicago lupulina

Family: Pea (Fabaceae)
AKA: Hop Clover, Black Hay
Photo taken on: June 10, 2006
Location: Almont Triangle, CO
Life Zones: Plains to montane
Habitat: Disturbed soil

Stems to 2ft long creep along the ground. Leaves are clover-like with three leaflets. Flowers are tiny in a tight round cluster.