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Iberianature Forum  |  Plants and Fungus of Iberia  |  flowers, shrubs and grasses etc (Moderators: Sue, lisa)  |  Topic: ID Clover like plant with blue flowers. 0 Members and 1 Guest are viewing this topic. « previous next »
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Petrea
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« on: July 04, 2009, 14:36 PM »
Here is another creeper from the same area: Sierra Nevada, N. side, ca 2000m

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« Reply #1 on: July 04, 2009, 14:47 PM »
Hi Petrea

Sorry I cant help with the ID but did you notice the green caterpillar next to the middle flower?

Maria
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« Reply #2 on: July 04, 2009, 15:04 PM »
Actually I did when I took the photo, but in the meantime, I forgot about it, so thanks for reminding me, Maria! Perhaps iot should go for ID in the insect section as well!  biggrin

Let us have a closeup:

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« Reply #3 on: July 04, 2009, 21:18 PM »
It looks to me like Medicago sativa.
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« Reply #4 on: July 04, 2009, 21:47 PM »
The Medicagos gave me a hint about other observations, thanks!  lighttbulb (some of them darn weeds!  Angry)
Howewer,  Medicago sativa seems to be a tall plant(?) This was really a low creeper.  noidea

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