Species name:

Trifolium repens

Taxonomy

Species

repens

Nomenclature Melissopalynology

Trifolium repens
gr.

Classifier

L.

Distribution

Worldwide of temperate areas. In Italy (0-2600 m).

Utility

The most widely distributed legumes in the world. Forage, soil improver, ornamental plant, food, drink and folk medicine. It provides an important contribution in multifloral and unifloral honey production. Biodiversity.

Flowering time

IV - X

Pollen colour

Brown

Pollen

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Nectar

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Pollen characteristic