Trifolium semipilosum

Species category

Agricultural, Turf

Common name

Kenya clover

Diagnostic characters

Planting unit

True seedTrue seed:
A mature fertilized ovule consisting of an embryo, with or without and external food reserve (e.g., endosperm) enclosed by the testa.

Shape

Mitten

Size

  • Length 1.8–2.2. mm
  • Width 1.5–1.8 mm
  • Thickness 1–1.2 mm

Color

Yellow to brown

Texture

Rough

Other structures

The surface groove between lobes is usually not present.

Identification notes

Surface of some seeds is sandy.

Noxious weed seed categories

Not listed

AOSA examination list

Not included

Nomenclature

Family

Fabaceae

Valid name

Trifolium semipilosum Fresen.

 Trifolium semipilosum.  True seeds that are sometimes sandy on the surface.
Trifolium semipilosum. True seeds that are sometimes sandy on the surface.