Status:
valid
Authors:
L.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1753
Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl.: 769 (1753)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000212967
Common Names
- Trifolium arvense
- Hare's-foot clover
- Arvense clover
Synonyms
- Trifolium arenivagum Jord. ex Boreau [valid]
- Trifolium brittingeri Weitenweb. ex Opiz [valid]
- Trifolium brachyodon (Celak.) A.Kern. [valid]
- Trifolium arvense gracile (Thuill.) Teles [unknown]
- Trifolium arvense gracile (Thuill.) DC. [valid]
- Trifolium eriocephalum Ledeb. [illegitimate]
- Trifolium gracile Thuill. [valid]
- Trifolium longisetum Boiss. & Balansa [valid]
- Trifolium capitulatum Pau [unknown]
- Trifolium agrestinum Jord. ex Boreau [valid]
- Trifolium preslianum Boiss. [valid]
- Trifolium lagopinum Jord. [valid]
- Trifolium littorale Jord. ex Boreau [valid]
- Trifolium cyrenaicum (Pamp.) Maire & Weiller [valid]
- Trifolium ceretanum Sennen [valid]
- Trifolium capitellatum Pau [valid]
- Trifolium rubellum Jord. [valid]
- Trifolium sabuletorum Jord. ex Boreau [valid]
- Trifolium villosum Gilib. [invalid]
- Trifolium pectinatum Willd. ex Steud. [invalid]
- Trifolium arvicola Jord. ex Nyman [invalid]
- Trifolium arvense arvense [unknown]
- Trifolium arvense komlodiae Soó [unknown]
- Trifolium arvense glabrum Vis. [valid]
- Trifolium agrestinum lagopinum (Jord.) P.Fourn. [valid]
- Trifolium agrestinum littorale (Jord.) P.Fourn. [valid]
- Trifolium arvense agrestinum (Jord. ex Boreau) Rouy [valid]
- Trifolium arvense agrestinum (Boreau) Berher [valid]
- Trifolium arvense brittingeri (Weitenweb. ex Opiz) Rouy [valid]
- Trifolium arvense longisetosum (Boiss. & Balansa) Braun-Blanq. [valid]
- Trifolium arvense longisetum (Boiss. & Balansa) Rouy [valid]
- Trifolium arvense preslianum (Boiss.) Gibelli & Belli [valid]
- Trifolium arvense aetnense Guss. [valid]
- Trifolium arvense alopecuroides Rouy [valid]
- Trifolium arvense angustifolium Lej. [valid]
- Trifolium arvense arenivagum (Jord. ex Boreau) Rouy [valid]
- Trifolium arvense australe Ten. [valid]
- Trifolium arvense ballii Murb. [valid]
- Trifolium arvense brachyodon Celak. [valid]
- Trifolium arvense capitatum Ser. [valid]
- Trifolium arvense crassicaule Ser. [valid]
- Trifolium arvense cyrenaicum Pamp. [valid]
- Trifolium arvense exiguum Gaudin [valid]
- Trifolium arvense lagopinum (Jord.) Pit. & Proust [valid]
- Trifolium arvense latifolium Lej. [valid]
- Trifolium arvense latifolium Pantu [illegitimate]
- Trifolium arvense littorale (Jord. ex Boreau) Rouy [valid]
- Trifolium arvense longisetum (Boiss. & Balansa) Boiss. [valid]
- Trifolium arvense maritimum Rouy [valid]
- Trifolium arvense nanum Gray [valid]
- Trifolium arvense perpusillum Ser. [valid]
- Trifolium arvense preslianum (Boiss.) Ball [valid]
- Trifolium arvense rubellum (Jord.) Beck [valid]
- Trifolium arvense rubellum (Jord.) St.-Lag. [valid]
- Trifolium arvense rubellum Rouy [valid]
- Trifolium arvense sabuletorum (Jord. ex Boreau) Rouy [valid]
- Trifolium arvense strictior W.D.J.Koch [valid]
- Trifolium capitellatum elatius Merino [valid]
- Trifolium arvense agrestinum (Boreau) Rouy [unknown]
- Trifolium arvense brittingeri (Weitenw. ex Opiz) Rouy [unknown]
- Trifolium arvense gracile (Thuill.) Rouy [unknown]
- Trifolium arvense longisetosum (Boiss. & Balansa) Rouy [unknown]
- Trifolium lagopus Gouan [unknown]
- Trifolium arvense gracile (Thuill.) Nyman [unknown]
Description
Trifolium arvense (also called hare's-foot clover, among many other common names) is an annual or biennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 0.3 m in height. It is native to Europe, North Africa, and western Asia, and is found in grasslands, meadows, and roadsides. It has small, white flowers with yellowish centers.
Uses & Benefits
Trifolium arvense is used as a forage crop for livestock, as well as a soil improver and green manure crop.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Trifolium arvense is a small, white, five-petaled flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a white stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Trifolium arvense is a low-growing, evergreen perennial that can reach up to 30 cm in height. It prefers a sunny position in well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sunny position. The seedlings should be kept moist until they are established.
Where to Find Trifolium arvense
Trifolium arvense is found in the Mediterranean region, from Portugal to Turkey and in North Africa.
Trifolium arvense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Trifolium arvense?
Trifolium arvense
What is the common name of Trifolium arvense?
Hare's-foot clover
What is the growth habit of Trifolium arvense?
It is an annual herb with a prostrate growth habit
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