Tripodion tetraphyllum
Bladder Vetch
Also known as: Anthyllis tetraphylla L. +3 more
- Anthyllis tetraphylla L.
- Physanthyllis tetraphylla (L.) Boiss.
- Tripodion lotoides Medik.
- Vulneraria tetraphylla (L.) Moench
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Fabaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual.
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Originating in Africa, Temperate Asia, and Europe, Tripodion tetraphyllum (commonly known as Bladder Vetch) is an annual belonging to the Fabaceae family. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with subtropical conditions. It is the only recognized species within its genus. There are naturally occurring subspecies of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
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, Baleares, Corse, Cyprus, East Aegean Is., Egypt, France, Greece, Italy, Kriti, Lebanon-Syria, Libya, Morocco, Palestine, Portugal, Sardegna, Sicilia, Spain, Tunisia, Turkey, Yugoslavia
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)
Germany
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms