Fabaceae — Legume Family

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Plantae Tracheophyta Magnoliopsida Fabales Fabaceae
Trifolium alpestre L.

Trifolium alpestre L.

Trifolium alpestre L.

Trifolium alpestre (owl-head clover) is a flowering Fabaceae species native to parts of Eurasia that reproduces both clonally and by seed.

Trifolium alpinum L.

Trifolium alpinum L.

Trifolium alpinum L.

Trifolium alpinum, or alpine clover, is a perennial legume native to European high mountains, used for forage and restoration.

Trifolium ambiguum M.Bieb.

Trifolium ambiguum M.Bieb.

Trifolium ambiguum M.Bieb.

Trifolium ambiguum (kura/Caucasian clover) is a Fabaceae flowering plant native to Eurasia/West Asia, grown for forage and honey production.

Trifolium angustifolium L.

Trifolium angustifolium L.

Trifolium angustifolium L.

Trifolium angustifolium is an annual hairy herb native to Europe, Asia, and North Africa, introduced and invasive in parts of North America.

Trifolium arvense L.

Trifolium arvense L.

Trifolium arvense L.

Trifolium arvense L. is a small annual/biennial clover native to Europe, introduced to North America, with various ecological and agricultural uses.

Trifolium aureum Pollich

Trifolium aureum Pollich

Trifolium aureum Pollich

Trifolium aureum (large hop trefoil) is a Eurasian native flowering clover species widely naturalized in North America.

Trifolium badium Schreb.

Trifolium badium Schreb.

Trifolium badium Schreb.

Trifolium badium (brown clover) is a Fabaceae flowering plant native to Eurasia, locally important for sub-alpine pasture forage.

Trifolium barbigerum Torr.

Trifolium barbigerum Torr.

Trifolium barbigerum Torr.

Trifolium barbigerum is an annual herb native to western North America, with distinct flowers and a bloom period from April to July.

Trifolium bifidum A.Gray

Trifolium bifidum A.Gray

Trifolium bifidum A.Gray

Trifolium bifidum (notchleaf or pinole clover) is an annual clover native to the western US from Washington to California.

Trifolium breweri S.Watson

Trifolium breweri S.Watson

Trifolium breweri S.Watson

Trifolium breweri is an adaptive mat-forming perennial herb found in western US mountain ranges and varied habitats.

Trifolium campestre Schreb.

Trifolium campestre Schreb.

Trifolium campestre Schreb.

Trifolium campestre Schreb. (hop trefoil) is an annual clover valuable for livestock feed and soil replenishment, naturalized in North America.

Trifolium cherleri L.

Trifolium cherleri L.

Trifolium cherleri L.

Cupped clover (Trifolium cherleri) is a flowering Fabaceae plant, with three Australian-bred cultivars.

Trifolium ciliolatum Benth.

Trifolium ciliolatum Benth.

Trifolium ciliolatum Benth.

Trifolium ciliolatum, or foothill clover, is an annual clover native to western North America, once used as food by local Native American groups.

Trifolium depauperatum Desv.

Trifolium depauperatum Desv.

Trifolium depauperatum Desv.

Trifolium depauperatum is a small annual clover native to western North America and western South America, growing in many habitat types.

Trifolium dubium Sibth.

Trifolium dubium Sibth.

Trifolium dubium Sibth.

Trifolium dubium is a Fabaceae flowering plant, widely accepted as the traditional Irish shamrock, native to Europe and introduced worldwide.

Trifolium eriocephalum Nutt.

Trifolium eriocephalum Nutt.

Trifolium eriocephalum Nutt.

Trifolium eriocephalum Nutt. is a hairy perennial herb native to western US habitats.

Trifolium fragiferum L.

Trifolium fragiferum L.

Trifolium fragiferum L.

Trifolium fragiferum L., or strawberry clover, is a perennial herb cultivated for agricultural uses that is a weed in some areas.

Trifolium fucatum Lindl.

Trifolium fucatum Lindl.

Trifolium fucatum Lindl.

Trifolium fucatum (bull clover) is an edible annual herb with noted harvesting and preparation guidance for consumption.

Trifolium glomeratum L.

Trifolium glomeratum L.

Trifolium glomeratum L.

Trifolium glomeratum, clustered or bush clover, is an annual weedy clover native to Eurasia and North Africa.

Trifolium gracilentum Torr. & A.Gray

Trifolium gracilentum Torr. & A.Gray

Trifolium gracilentum Torr. & A.Gray

Trifolium gracilentum, the pinpoint or slender clover, is an annual clover native to western North America, with a rare Channel Islands variety.

Trifolium gymnocarpon Nutt.

Trifolium gymnocarpon Nutt.

Trifolium gymnocarpon Nutt.

Trifolium gymnocarpon Nutt. is a small mat-forming perennial herb with 3-leaflet leaves and dull pink to brownish flowers.

Trifolium hirtum All.

Trifolium hirtum All.

Trifolium hirtum All.

Trifolium hirtum All. (rose clover) is a hairy annual herb originally from Eurasia and North Africa, cultivated for cover and fodder but sometimes invasive.

Trifolium hybridum L.

Trifolium hybridum L.

Trifolium hybridum L.

Trifolium hybridum L., or alsike clover, is a perennial forage crop native to southern Europe and southwestern Asia that can be toxic to horses.

Trifolium incarnatum L.

Trifolium incarnatum L.

Trifolium incarnatum L.

Trifolium incarnatum (crimson clover) is an annual herb widely used as a nitrogen-fixing cover and forage crop with edible sprouts.

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