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Trifolium occidentale Coombe

western clover (Fabaceae / Leguminosae)

 SpreadBias within British IslesDirection of bias
RestrictedVery strong tendencyS
Plant Atlas 2020
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Trifolium occidentale is a low-growing coastal clover that is similar to the ubiquitous Trifolium repens; its leaves are, however, smaller and never have the white markings seen in T. repens.

Lizard (VC1: West Cornwall & Scillies); 2021-07-13

 western clover / Trifolium occidentale: _Trifolium occidentale_ is a low-growing coastal clover that is similar to the ubiquitous _Trifolium repens_; its leaves are, however, smaller and never have the white markings seen in _T. repens_.

In contrast to Trifolium repens, the corollas of Trifolium occidentale are creamy-white rather than pinkish, and have a clear notch in the tip of the standard (upper petal).

Lizard (VC1: West Cornwall & Scillies); 2021-07-13

 western clover / Trifolium occidentale: In contrast to _Trifolium repens_, the corollas of _Trifolium occidentale_ are creamy-white rather than pinkish, and have a clear notch in the tip of the standard (upper petal).

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