Trifolium dubium

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.

Details

Order:

Fabales

Family:

Fabaceae

Genus:

Trifolium

Chemistry:

The chemistry of Trifolium dubium includes various isoflavones, flavonoids, and phenolic compounds. These chemicals contribute to its ecological roles and potential medicinal uses.

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.

Flowering time:

June to September

Sowing time:

Spring or early fall

Plant height:

10-30 cm

Flower color:

Yellow

Suitable habitat:

Grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas such as roadsides and fields.

Info

Pannon Flora Ltd. was founded on December 13, 1999, by Gábor Janik, who retains 95% ownership. Janik holds an MSc in Horticulture from the University of Horticultural Sciences (1986) and an Advanced Professional English Certification from the College of International Trade (1990). The company specializes in bird feed production and export, primarily serving markets in Italy, Germany, the Netherlands, and the UK, alongside cultivating and distributing imported/exported horticultural seeds. It maintains exclusive partnerships with JOEUN Seed (South Korea) and Takii Europe (Japan), a leader in professional seed breeding and production. Pannon Flora collaborates with certification bodies such as NÉBIH (National Food Chain Safety Office), MERT Kontroll, and SGS Hungary to ensure compliance and quality. The company works with approximately 400 Hungarian growers, ranging from small-scale producers (under 5 hectares) to mid-sized farms and large-scale agricultural enterprises. This profile emphasizes agribusiness expertise, technical partnerships, and operational scalability tailored to international client needs.

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