Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
medium
ID:
214650

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1759

Citation Micro:
Amoen. Acad.4: 105 (1759)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000213979



Common Names

  • Medium Clover
  • Medium Trefoil
  • Trefoil Clover


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Synonyms

  • Trifolium flexuosum Jacq. [valid]
  • Trifolium medium medium [unknown]
  • Lagopus flexuosus Bernh. [valid]
  • Trifolium haynaldianum Pant. [valid]
  • Trifolium haynaldii Meynh. [valid]
  • Trifolium flexicaule Vill. [valid]
  • Trifolium subexpansum Schur [valid]
  • Trifolium pensylvanicum Willd. [valid]
  • Trifolium aucheri Boiss. [valid]
  • Trigonella micrantha Desf. [unknown]
  • Trifolium medium eriocalycinum (Hausskn.) Ponert [valid]
  • Trifolium medium eriocalycinum Hausskn. [valid]
  • Trifolium medium flexuosum (Jacq.) Asch. & Graebn. [valid]
  • Trifolium medium skorpili Velen. [unknown]
  • Trifolium medium skorpilii Velen. [valid]
  • Trifolium medium angustifolium Wimm. & Grab. [valid]
  • Trifolium medium angustium Wahlenb. [valid]
  • Trifolium medium brachycalycinum Rouy [valid]
  • Trifolium medium majus Boiss. [valid]
  • Trifolium medium microphyllum Lej. [valid]
  • Trifolium medium microphyllum Lej. & Courtois [valid]
  • Trifolium medium angustius Wahlenb. [unknown]
  • Trifolium medium strictum Hartm. [unknown]
  • Trifolium alpestre Crantz [illegitimate]
  • Trifolium affine Lej. ex Ser. [invalid]

Description

Trifolium medium (also called Medium Clover, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the Mediterranean region. It has a low-growing habit, with small, oval leaves that are a bright green colour. The flowers are small and white, and the fruit is a small, round seed.

Uses & Benefits

Trifolium medium is used as a forage crop for livestock, as well as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Trifolium medium is yellow and has three petals. The seed is a small, black bean. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Trifolium medium is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It is best grown in full sun or partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils, including clay. It can be grown in a container and will self-seed if allowed to flower. It is drought tolerant once established.

Where to Find Trifolium medium

Trifolium medium is native to Europe, and can be found in countries such as France, Spain, and Italy.

Trifolium medium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Trifolium medium?

Trifolium medium

What is the common name of Trifolium medium?

Zigzag Clover

What is the natural habitat of Trifolium medium?

Grassy slopes and meadows

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

References