Trifolium echinatum
Hedgehog Clover, Prickly Clover
Also known as: Trifolium carmeli var. serrulatum E.Hossain
- Trifolium carmeli var. serrulatum E.Hossain
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Fabaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual.
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Indigenous to Africa, Temperate Asia, and Europe, Trifolium echinatum (commonly known as Hedgehog Clover or Prickly clover) is an annual belonging to the Fabaceae family. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to temperate conditions. There are naturally occurring varieties of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, ASIA-TEMPERATE, EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caucasus, Eastern Europe, Northern Africa, Southeastern Europe, Western Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Albania, Bulgaria, Cyprus, East Aegean Is., Greece, Iran, Iraq, Italy, Krym, Lebanon-Syria, Libya, North Caucasus, Palestine, Romania, Sicilia, Transcaucasus, Turkey, Turkey-in-Europe, 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)
Alabama, Baltic States, Belgium, France, Germany, Great Britain, Louisiana
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms