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Trifolium ornithopodioides L.

bird’s-foot clover (Fabaceae / Leguminosae)

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Trifolium ornithopodioides is a predominantly coastal low-growing plant of summer-parched soils.

Sand Point (VC6: North Somerset); 2018-05-14

 bird’s-foot clover / Trifolium ornithopodioides: _Trifolium ornithopodioides_ is a predominantly coastal low-growing plant of summer-parched soils.

The inflorescences of Trifolium ornithopodioides consist of a few whitish flowers on a distinct – albeit short – peduncle.

Sand Point (VC6: North Somerset); 2018-05-14

 bird’s-foot clover / Trifolium ornithopodioides: The inflorescences of _Trifolium ornithopodioides_ consist of a few whitish flowers on a distinct – albeit short – peduncle.

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