Status:
valid
Authors:
(S.L.Welsh) S.L.Welsh
Source:
tro
Year:
1993
Citation Micro:
Rhodora95: 407 (1993)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001243499
Common Names
- Friscan Clover
- Friscan Trifolium
- Friscan Trifolium Clover
Description
Trifolium friscanum (also called Frisco Clover, among many other common names) is an annual flowering plant native to western North America. It grows in dry, sunny habitats, with a maximum height of 1 meter. It has small, linear leaves and white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Trifolium friscanum is used as an ornamental plant and is known for its drought tolerance and ability to thrive in a variety of soil types.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Trifolium friscanum is a small, white, five-petaled flower. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, with three leaves and a short stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Trifolium friscanum is an annual plant native to Europe and North Africa. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and can be grown in containers or in the garden. It should be planted in a well-draining soil and watered regularly. It is best to fertilize the plant in the spring and summer with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Trifolium friscanum
Trifolium friscanum can be found in western North America.
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