Trifolium resupinatum L.

  • Authority

    Gleason, Henry A. & Cronquist, Arthur J. 1991. Manual of vascular plants of northeastern United States and adjacent Canada. lxxv + 910 pp.

  • Family

    Fabaceae

  • Scientific Name

    Trifolium resupinatum L.

  • Description

    Species Description - Ascending or decumbent annual; peduncles 2–5 cm; cal at maturity resembling that of no. 7 [Trifolium fragiferum L.]; cor inverted, the standard toward the lower side of the head; 2n=16. Native of Europe, intr. in grass-seed and established at widely scattered stations in our range. Early summer.

  • Common Names

    Persian clover