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Trifolium resupinatum L.

reversed clover (Fabaceae / Leguminosae)

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Trifolium resupinatum is a unique clover native to Europe, in which the flowers are upside-down relative to other plants in the family.

Broad Campden (VC33: East Gloucestershire); 2024-08-22

 reversed clover / Trifolium resupinatum: _Trifolium resupinatum_ is a unique clover native to Europe, in which the flowers are upside-down relative to other plants in the family.

The leaflets of Trifolium resupinatum have long, forward-bent teeth along the edges, and the stipules are long and tapering.

Broad Campden (VC33: East Gloucestershire); 2024-08-22

 reversed clover / Trifolium resupinatum: The leaflets of _Trifolium resupinatum_ have long, forward-bent teeth along the edges, and the stipules are long and tapering.

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