Trifolium purpureum
Purple Clover
Also known as: Trifolium angustifolium subsp. purpureum (Loisel.) Gibelli & Belli +2 more
- Trifolium angustifolium subsp. purpureum (Loisel.) Gibelli & Belli
- Trifolium angustifolium subsp. purpureum (Loisel.) Ponert
- Trifolium loisleuri Rouy
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Fabaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual.
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Trifolium purpureum (commonly known as Purple Clover) is an annual within the Fabaceae family. It naturally occurs in Africa, Temperate Asia, and Europe. 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)
Northern Africa, Southeastern Europe, Southwestern Europe, Western Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Albania, Algeria, Bulgaria, East Aegean Is., Egypt, France, Greece, Iran, Iraq, Lebanon-Syria, Libya, Morocco, Palestine, Romania, Sicilia, 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
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms