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Trifolium trichocephalum

Species category

Flower, Weed

Common name

hen eggs 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 1.8–2.8 mm
  • Width 1.5–2 mm
  • Thickness 1.2–1.8 mm

Color

Light brown

Texture

Smooth

Other structures

The surface groove between lobes is present.

Identification notes

The mitten shape often approaches ovalOval:
Broadly elliptic.
.

Noxious weed seed categories

Not listed

AOSA examination list

Not included

Nomenclature

Family

Fabaceae

Valid name

Trifolium trichocephalum M. Bieb.

Trifolium trichocephalum. True seeds with a surface grooves between lobes and are almost oval-shaped.
Trifolium trichocephalum. True seeds with a surface grooves between lobes and are almost oval-shaped.