Trifolium squarrosum
| Trifolium squarrosum | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Fabales |
| Family: | Fabaceae |
| Subfamily: | Faboideae |
| Genus: | Trifolium |
| Species: | T. squarrosum
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| Binomial name | |
| Trifolium squarrosum L.
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| Synonyms | |
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Trifolium dipsaceum | |
Trifolium squarrosum is a species of annual herb in the family Fabaceae. They have a self-supporting growth form and compound, broad leaves.[1][2]
The plant is allelopathic, producing chemicals which suppress the growth of other plants nearby. This may make it useful as a companion plant, reducing the need for artificial weedkillers.[3]
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References
[edit]- ^ "Trifolium squarrosum L. - Encyclopedia of Life". eol.org. Retrieved 2022-02-04.
- ^ Mifsud, Stephen (2002-08-23). "Trifolium squarrosum (Squarrose Clover) : MaltaWildPlants.com - the online Flora of the Maltese Islands". www.maltawildplants.com. Retrieved 2022-03-07.
- ^ Abou Chehade, Lara; Puig, Carolina G.; Souto, Carlos; Antichi, Daniele; Mazzoncini, Marco; Pedrol, Nuria (31 August 2021). "Rye (Secale cereale L.) and squarrose clover (Trifolium squarrosum L.) cover crops can increase their allelopathic potential for weed control when used mixed as dead mulch". Italian Journal of Agronomy. 16 (4). doi:10.4081/ija.2021.1869. hdl:11568/1112170. ISSN 2039-6805.