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Trifolium fragiferum
Synonyms:

Common Name(s): Strawberry clover
Family: Fabaceae
Growth Habit: Perennial
Invasiveness:
Growing Days: 120 to 270 (days)
Temperature:
Abs.Max=82° (F)    Opt.Max=72° (F)
Opt.Min=54° (F)    Abs.Min=39° (F)
Precipitation: 24 to 50 (in.)
Winter Minimum: -18° (F)
Soil pH: 6 to 8
Soil Texture/Type: Medium to heavy
Soil Drainage: Semi-Poor
Photoperiod Response: Long day
Light Intensity: Bright to cloud
Comments:
Primary requirement is abundance of water. Adapted to wide range of conditions. Does well on wet saline soils.
Diseases:
Sclerotinia, Helminthosporium/Bipolaris, Rhizoctonia, Cercospora, Anthrachose, Powdery Mildew, Rust
Uses:
Animal Food - forage, Environ. - ornamental, Environ. - soil improver
Woodiness:
Herbaceous
Climate:
Boreal, temperate, subtropical-dry summer
Geographical Origin:
Macaronesia, Northern Africa, Asia Temp, Indian Subcontinent, Europe
 
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