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Trifolium fragiferum L.

strawberry clover (Fabaceae / Leguminosae)

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From its leaves and flowers, Trifolium fragiferum seems like an unremarkable clover.

Essonne (91), France; 2017-07-22

 strawberry clover / Trifolium fragiferum: From its leaves and flowers, _Trifolium fragiferum_ seems like an unremarkable clover.

In fruit, however, the heads of Trifolium fragiferum inflate to about the size and shape of a (wild) strawberry, complete with brown ‘achenes’.

Essonne (91), France; 2017-07-22

 strawberry clover / Trifolium fragiferum: In fruit, however, the heads of _Trifolium fragiferum_ inflate to about the size and shape of a (wild) strawberry, complete with brown ‘achenes’.

The leaflets of Trifolium fragiferum are similar to those of Trifolium repens, but with recurved, thickened veins, more like the leaves of Trifolium scabrum.

Pentraeth (VC52: Anglesey); 2020-08-10

 strawberry clover / Trifolium fragiferum: The leaflets of _Trifolium fragiferum_ are similar to those of _Trifolium repens_, but with recurved, thickened veins, more like the leaves of _Trifolium scabrum_.

All images copyright © Christopher J. Dixon unless otherwise indicated.

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