Status:
valid
Authors:
Hazsl.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1867
Citation Micro:
Diagn. Ungarn Slavon. Gefässpfl.: 35 (1867)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000163734
Common Names
- Saros Clover
- Saros Trefoil
- Saros Pea
Synonyms
- Trifolium medium banaticum Heuff. [unknown]
- Trifolium medium banaticum (Heuff.) Hendrych [unknown]
- Trifolium medium sarosiense (Hazsl.) Simonk. [unknown]
- Trifolium banaticum (Heuff.) Májovský [valid]
- Trifolium sarosiense banaticum (Heuff.) Holub [valid]
- Trifolium flexuosum sarosiense (Hazsl.) Gibelli & Belli [valid]
- Trifolium medium sarosiense (Hazsl.) Savul. & Rayss [valid]
Description
Trifolium sarosiense (also called Saros Clover, among many other common names) is an annual plant with a height of up to 1 meter. It has a woody stem and its leaves are pinnate. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in grasslands and meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Trifolium sarosiense is used as a cover crop and forage crop. It is also used as a soil improver and to reduce soil erosion.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Trifolium sarosiense has small, yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. Its seeds are small and round, and its seedlings are light green and have two small leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Trifolium sarosiense is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and hardy in USDA zones 5-9.
Where to Find Trifolium sarosiense
Trifolium sarosiense is native to the western United States, including California, Nevada, and Arizona.
Trifolium sarosiense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Trifolium sarosiense?
Trifolium sarosiense
What is the common name of Trifolium sarosiense?
Saros Clover
What is the habitat of Trifolium sarosiense?
Trifolium sarosiense is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.
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