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Trifolium cernuum

Drooping Clover, Nodding Clover
Also known as: Amoria cernua (Brot.) Soják +10 more
  • Amoria cernua (Brot.) Soják
  • Trifolium cernuum subsp. perreymondii (Gren.) P.Fourn.
  • Trifolium cernuum var. intermedium Rouy
  • Trifolium cernuum var. perreymondii (Gren.) Rouy
  • Trifolium minutum Coss.
  • Trifolium parviflorum subsp. cernuum (Brot.) Vicioso
  • Trifolium perreymondii Coss. ex Willk. & Lange
  • Trifolium perreymondii Gren. & Godr.
  • Trifolium perrymondii Gren.
  • Trifolium retusum subsp. cernuum (Brot.) Vicioso & Laínz
  • Trifolium serrulatum Lag.
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Fabaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual.

Trifolium cernuum (commonly known as Drooping Clover or Nodding Clover) is an annual belonging to the Fabaceae family. Originating in Africa and Europe, this species is primarily associated with subtropical conditions. The genus Trifolium is notably large, comprising more than 300 species.

Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Annual

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Macaronesia, Northern Africa, Southwestern Europe
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Azores, Corse, France, Madeira, Morocco, Portugal, Spain

Introduced Range

An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
California, Cape Provinces, Chatham Is., East Himalaya, Germany, India, KwaZulu-Natal, New South Wales, New Zealand North, New Zealand South, Oregon, South Australia, South Carolina, Sri Lanka, Tasmania, Tristan da Cunha, Victoria, West Himalaya, Western Australia

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