Trifolium clypeatum   Shield Clover

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This plant has a distinctly eastern distribution with the Aegean islands, Cyprus and Turkey having some sites but Israel being the main place to find it. The long standard petal (upright) is thought to have inspired the species name: clypeatum = shield in Latin. This annual plant is also known as Helmet Clover sometimes.

 

Trifolium clypeatum

Trifolium clypeatum Shield Clover

Near Vouni, Cyprus 15th April 2011

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Trifolium clypeatum

Trifolium clypeatum Shield Clover

Near Dalyan River, Turkey 28th March 2015

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LHS: Near Vouni, Cyprus 15th April 2011 RHS: Near Dalyan River, Turkey 28th March 2015

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