Status:
valid
Authors:
Beyer
Source:
ksufab
Year:
1915
Citation Micro:
Verh. Bot. Vereins Prov. Brandenburg56: 127 (1914 publ. 1915)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000412634
Common Names
- Adulterine Clover
- Adulterine Trifolium
- Adulterine Trefoil
Description
Trifolium adulterinum (also called False Clover, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It has a rosette of trifoliate leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas.
Uses & Benefits
Trifolium adulterinum is used as a medicinal plant in traditional medicine. It is also used as a dye for fabrics and as a food additive.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Trifolium adulterinum is a small, white, star-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a single, thin stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Trifolium adulterinum is a perennial plant that can be propagated through seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Trifolium adulterinum
Trifolium adulterinum is found in the Mediterranean region.
Trifolium adulterinum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Trifolium adulterinum?
Trifolium adulterinum
What is the common name of Trifolium adulterinum?
Adulterinum
What is the family of Trifolium adulterinum?
Fabaceae
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