Trifolium stellatum
Star Clover, Starry Clover
Also known as: Trifolium stellatum subsp. stellatum +2 more
- Trifolium stellatum subsp. stellatum
- Trifolium stellatum subsp. xanthinum (Freyn) Bald.
- Trifolium xanthicum Freyn
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Fabaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual.
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Trifolium stellatum (commonly known as Star clover or Starry Clover) is an annual belonging to the Fabaceae family. Found natively in Africa, Temperate Asia, and Europe, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions. It belongs to the highly diverse genus Trifolium, which contains over 300 distinct species. 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, Macaronesia, Northern Africa, Southeastern Europe, Southwestern Europe, Western Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Albania, Algeria, Baleares, Canary Is., Corse, Cyprus, East Aegean Is., Egypt, France, Greece, Iran, Iraq, Italy, Kriti, Lebanon-Syria, Libya, Madeira, Morocco, North Caucasus, Palestine, Portugal, Sardegna, Sicilia, Spain, Tunisia, 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)
Germany, Great Britain, Tasmania, Victoria, Western Australia
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