Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ambiguum
ID:
214614

Status:
valid

Authors:
M.Bieb.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1808

Citation Micro:
Fl. Taur.-Caucas.2: 208 (1808)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000213943

Common Names

  • Ambiguous Clover
  • Ambiguous Trefoil
  • Trefoil Clover

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Synonyms

  • Amoria ambigua (M.Bieb.) Soják [valid]
  • Trifolium vaillantii M.Bieb. ex Fisch. [invalid]
  • Trifolium ambiguum majus Hossain [valid]

Description

Trifolium ambiguum (also called Ambiguous Clover, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Europe and North Africa. It is found in grasslands, pastures, and other disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Trifolium ambiguum is used as a cover crop and forage crop, and is also used for its fragrant flowers, which are used in perfumes and soaps.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Trifolium ambiguum has small, yellow flowers with a long spur and a hairy calyx. The seeds are small, black and shiny, and the seedlings are hairy and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Trifolium ambiguum can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Division should be done in early spring or autumn. The plant should be divided into small clumps and replanted in a well-drained soil.

Where to Find Trifolium ambiguum

Trifolium ambiguum is native to Europe and western Asia. It is found in meadows, pastures, and along roadsides.

Trifolium ambiguum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Trifolium ambiguum?

Trifolium ambiguum

What is the common name of Trifolium ambiguum?

Ambiguous Clover

What is the natural habitat of Trifolium ambiguum?

It is found in temperate grasslands in North America

Species in the Trifolium genus

Trifolium sarosiense, Trifolium albopurpureum, Trifolium attenuatum, Trifolium bejariense, Trifolium brandegei, Trifolium howellii, Trifolium latifolium, Trifolium leibergii, Trifolium obtusiflorum, Trifolium polyodon, Trifolium riograndense, Trifolium trichocalyx, Trifolium virginicum, Trifolium olivaceum, Trifolium rhombeum, Trifolium appendiculatum, Trifolium andersonii, Trifolium lemmonii, Trifolium thompsonii, Trifolium wigginsii, Trifolium amabile, Trifolium andinum, Trifolium barbigerum, Trifolium beckwithii, Trifolium bifidum, Trifolium bolanderi, Trifolium breweri, Trifolium carolinianum, Trifolium chilense, Trifolium ciliolatum, Trifolium cyathiferum, Trifolium dasyphyllum, Trifolium depauperatum, Trifolium fucatum, Trifolium gracilentum, Trifolium haydenii, Trifolium kingii, Trifolium longipes, Trifolium macraei, Trifolium macrocephalum, Trifolium microcephalum, Trifolium microdon, Trifolium monanthum, Trifolium nanum, Trifolium oliganthum, Trifolium parryi, Trifolium physanthum, Trifolium plumosum, Trifolium polymorphum, Trifolium reflexum,

Species in the Fabaceae family