Trifolium dubium Sibth.
Trifolium dubium
Trifolium dubium, commonly known as lesser trefoil, suckling clover, little hop clover, or lesser hop trefoil, is a flowering plant in the pea and clover family Fabaceae. It is native to Europe but can be found in many parts of the world as an introduced species. This plant is generally accepted as the primary representation of the traditional Irish shamrock.
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Fabales
Fabaceae
Trifolium
The chemistry of Trifolium dubium includes various isoflavones, flavonoids, and phenolic compounds. These chemicals contribute to its ecological roles and potential medicinal uses.
Trifolium dubium is valued for its ecological role in improving soil fertility through nitrogen fixation. It is also used as livestock feed due to its nutritional content.
June to September
Spring or early fall
10-30 cm
Yellow
Grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas such as roadsides and fields.
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