Trifolium clypeatum
Shield Clover
Also known as: Triphylloides clypeata (L.) Moench
- Triphylloides clypeata (L.) Moench
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Fabaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual.
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Found natively in Temperate Asia and Europe, Trifolium clypeatum (commonly known as Shield Clover) is an annual belonging to the Fabaceae family. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to subtropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TEMPERATE, EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Southeastern Europe, Western Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Cyprus, East Aegean Is., Kriti, Lebanon-Syria, Palestine, Turkey
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)
Algeria