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Trifolium repens L.

white clover (Fabaceae / Leguminosae)

 SpreadBias within British IslesDirection of bias
Very widespreadNegligible tendencyNW
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Trifolium repens is our commonest clover species; it has white flowers in round heads.

Oxford (VC23: Oxfordshire); 2014-06-19

 white clover / Trifolium repens: _Trifolium repens_ is our commonest clover species; it has white flowers in round heads.

The leaves of Trifolium repens have toothed margins, whereas those of Trifolium pratense have hairy margins.

Oxford (VC23: Oxfordshire); 2015-07-09

 white clover / Trifolium repens: The leaves of _Trifolium repens_ have toothed margins, whereas those of _Trifolium pratense_ have hairy margins.

In fruit, the short stalks on each flower of Trifolium repens are apparent.

Oxford (VC23: Oxfordshire); 2015-07-09

 white clover / Trifolium repens: In fruit, the short stalks on each flower of _Trifolium repens_ are apparent.

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