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Trifolium medium

Species category

Weed

Common name

zigzag 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 2–2.3 mm 
  • Width 1.8–1.9 mm 
  • Thickness 1–1.3 mm 

Color

Light brown 

Texture

Smooth

Other structures

The radicleRadicle:
The rudimentary root of the embryo, developing into the primary root after emergence from the seed coat.
 lobe is about half the cotyledonCotyledon:
The modified storage leaf or pair of leaves of an embryo and seedling (see primary leaf).
 lobe length.

Identification notes

There is an indentation on the seed side between the two lobes. The indentation may be associated with a lighter color.

Noxious weed seed categories

Not listed

AOSA examination list

Not included

Nomenclature

Family

Fabaceae

Valid name

Trifolium medium L.

Synonyms

Trifolium medium var. sarosiense (Hazsl.) Săvul. & Rayss

Trifolium medium. True seeds with an indentation on the seed side between the two lobes, which may be associated with a lighter color. 
Trifolium medium. True seeds with an indentation on the seed side between the two lobes, which may be associated with a lighter color.