Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
douglasii
ID:
175474

Status:
valid

Authors:
House

Source:
ildis

Year:
1906

Citation Micro:
Bot. Gaz.41: 335 (1906)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000174803



Common Names

  • Douglas' Clover
  • Douglas Clover
  • Trifolium Douglasii


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Synonyms

  • Trifolium altissimum Douglas ex Hook. [illegitimate]

Description

Trifolium douglasii (also called Douglas' clover, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the legume family, Fabaceae. It is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico, where it is found in desert and chaparral habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Trifolium douglasii is used as a cover crop and for erosion control. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Trifolium douglasii has small, pinkish-purple flowers. The seeds are small, brown and have a hard, shiny surface. The seedlings are slender, with dark green leaves and yellow-green stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Trifolium douglasii is a perennial plant native to western North America. It is best grown in full sun in well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed, which should be sown in the spring. The seed should be sown in a shallow trench and lightly covered with soil. The seedlings should be thinned to about 10 cm apart. The plants should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks.

Where to Find Trifolium douglasii

Trifolium douglasii is found in western North America, from British Columbia to California.

Trifolium douglasii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Trifolium douglasii?

Trifolium douglasii

What is the common name of Trifolium douglasii?

Douglas' Clover

What is the habitat of Trifolium douglasii?

Dry, rocky hillsides

Species in the Trifolium genus

Trifolium sarosiense, Trifolium albopurpureum, Trifolium attenuatum, Trifolium bejariense, Trifolium brandegei, Trifolium howellii, Trifolium latifolium, Trifolium leibergii, Trifolium obtusiflorum, Trifolium polyodon, Trifolium riograndense, Trifolium trichocalyx, Trifolium virginicum, Trifolium olivaceum, Trifolium rhombeum, Trifolium appendiculatum, Trifolium andersonii, Trifolium lemmonii, Trifolium thompsonii, Trifolium wigginsii, Trifolium amabile, Trifolium andinum, Trifolium barbigerum, Trifolium beckwithii, Trifolium bifidum, Trifolium bolanderi, Trifolium breweri, Trifolium carolinianum, Trifolium chilense, Trifolium ciliolatum, Trifolium cyathiferum, Trifolium dasyphyllum, Trifolium depauperatum, Trifolium fucatum, Trifolium gracilentum, Trifolium haydenii, Trifolium kingii, Trifolium longipes, Trifolium macraei, Trifolium macrocephalum, Trifolium microcephalum, Trifolium microdon, Trifolium monanthum, Trifolium nanum, Trifolium oliganthum, Trifolium parryi, Trifolium physanthum, Trifolium plumosum, Trifolium polymorphum, Trifolium reflexum,

Species in the Fabaceae family