Lesser Trefoil (Trifolium dubium)
Introduction
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Lesser Trefoil (Trifolium dubium)
Image: © Evelyn Simak Taken: 29 May 2017
Trifolium dubium is a native and widespread member of the pea family and can be found growing in sunlit lawns, meadows, fields, grasslands, damp pastures and on disturbed ground. It is generally accepted as the type species for the traditional Irish Shamrock. Its hermaphroditic flowers are self-fertile but are also pollinated by bees. The plant is also known as yellow suckling clover
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Image Location
Latitude
52.586733
Longitude
1.406401