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Trifolium dubium Sibth.

lesser trefoil (Fabaceae / Leguminosae)

 SpreadBias within British IslesDirection of bias
Very widespreadNegligible tendencyW
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Trifolium dubium grows in dry or damp grassland across the British Isles.

Oxford (VC23: Oxfordshire); 2014-06-03

 lesser trefoil / Trifolium dubium: _Trifolium dubium_ grows in dry or damp grassland across the British Isles.

The terminal leaflet of Trifolium dubium is separated from the other pair by a short stalk, as in Trifolium campestre, but in contrast to Trifolium micranthum.

Oxford (VC23: Oxfordshire); 2013-06-19

 lesser trefoil / Trifolium dubium: The terminal leaflet of _Trifolium dubium_ is separated from the other pair by a short stalk, as in _Trifolium campestre_, but in contrast to _Trifolium micranthum_.

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