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Trifolium micranthum

Slender Trefoil, Slender Yellow Trefoil
Also known as: Amarenus filformis (L.) Fourr. +14 more
  • Amarenus filformis (L.) Fourr.
  • Amarenus micranthus (Viv.) Fourr.
  • Chrysaspis filiformis (L.) Desv.
  • Chrysaspis micrantha (Viv.) Hendrych
  • Medicago microcarpa Balb., 1840
  • Melilotus anomalus Ledeb. ex Nordm.
  • Trifolium capilliforme Delile ex Nyman
  • Trifolium controversum Jan ex Ser.
  • Trifolium delilii Gibelli & Belli
  • Trifolium filiforme L.
  • Trifolium filiforme subsp. micranthum (Viv.) Bonnier & Layens
  • Trifolium filiforme var. microphyllum Ser.
  • Trifolium filiforme var. minimum Gaudin
  • Trifolium filiforme var. petiolatum Wimm. & Grab.
  • Trifolium humillimum Sennen
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Fabaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual.

Trifolium micranthum (commonly known as Slender Trefoil or Slender Yellow Trefoil) is an annual belonging to the Fabaceae family. Naturally occurring in Africa, Temperate Asia, and Europe, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions. It is part of the broad Trifolium genus, encompassing over 300 species globally.

Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Annual

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, ASIA-TEMPERATE, EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caucasus, Macaronesia, Middle Europe, Northern Africa, Northern Europe, Southeastern Europe, Southwestern Europe, Western Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Albania, Algeria, Azores, Baleares, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canary Is., Corse, Denmark, East Aegean Is., France, Germany, Great Britain, Greece, Hungary, Iran, Ireland, Italy, Kriti, Lebanon-Syria, Libya, Morocco, Netherlands, North Caucasus, Norway, Palestine, Portugal, Romania, Sardegna, Sicilia, Spain, Transcaucasus, Tunisia, Turkey, Yugoslavia

Introduced Range

Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Chatham Is., Colombia, Ecuador, New Zealand North, New Zealand South, South Australia, Tasmania, Tristan da Cunha, Venezuela, Western Australia

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