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Trifolium subterraneum
Synonyms:

Common Name(s): Sub clover
Family: Fabaceae
Growth Habit: Winter Annual
Invasiveness:
Growing Days: 100 to 240 (days)
Temperature:
Abs.Max=86° (F)    Opt.Max=75° (F)
Opt.Min=59° (F)    Abs.Min=37° (F)
Precipitation: 16 to 43 (in.)
Winter Minimum: 18° (F)
Soil pH: 5.5 to 7.5
Soil Texture/Type: Light textures
Soil Drainage: Well
Photoperiod Response: Long day
Light Intensity: Bright to cloud
Comments:
Used in pastures in northwest US. Can grow in poor soils. Partially winter hardy. No salt tolerance.
Diseases:
Sclerotinia, Helminthosporium/Bipolaris, Cercospora, Anthrachose, Powdery Mildew, Rust
Uses:
Environ. - erosion control, Animal Food - forage, Environ. - soil improver, Poison - mammals
Woodiness:
Herbaceous
Climate:
Subtropical-dry summe, temperate marine, steppe and semi-arid
Geographical Origin:
Macaronesia, Northern Africa, Caucasus, Western Asia, Europe

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