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Trifolium subterraneum L.

subterranean clover (Fabaceae / Leguminosae)

 SpreadBias within British IslesDirection of bias
WidespreadStrong tendencySE
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Trifolium subterraneum produces two types of flowers; the sexual flowers have a white corolla.

East Boldre (VC11: South Hampshire); 2016-05-12

 subterranean clover / Trifolium subterraneum: _Trifolium subterraneum_ produces two types of flowers; the sexual flowers have a white corolla.

The sterile flowers have no corolla, and grow directly into the ground, as seen on this uprooted specimen.

Gosport (VC11: South Hampshire); 2017-05-09

 subterranean clover / Trifolium subterraneum: The sterile flowers have no corolla, and grow directly into the ground, as seen on this uprooted specimen.

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