Trifolium reflexum
Trifolium reflexum, the Buffalo Clover,[2] is a species of clover native to the Eastern United States. It is found in areas of natural openings including woodlands, glades, and prairies, often in acidic areas.[3] It is an annual or biennial that produces white to dark pink flowers in the late spring.
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Fabales |
| Family: | Fabaceae |
| Subfamily: | Faboideae |
| Genus: | Trifolium |
| Species: | T. reflexum |
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Like many native clovers of the Eastern United States, Trifolium reflexum's populations have declined considerably in the past 200 years. For this species, fire suppression is indicated as a significant cause for decline.[4]
Gallery
Trifolium reflexum - Close-up of flowers
Top of flower
Adaxial side of leaf, showing chevrons and slight pubescence
Pubescent stem, stipule, and petioles
References
- "Trifolium reflexum". NatureServe. Retrieved 2014-07-03.
- USDA, NRCS (n.d.). "Trifolium reflexum". The PLANTS Database (plants.usda.gov). Greensboro, North Carolina: National Plant Data Team. Retrieved 15 December 2015.
- Missouriplants
- Ohio Department of Natural Resources
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