Eastern star clover

Summary

Eastern star clover (Trifolium dasyurum C. Presl.) is a self-regenerating annual pasture legume, native to the eastern Mediterranean region of Europe. It is also known as Trifolium formosum. It germinates in late autumn to early winter, and grows until mid-spring. It produces purple flower heads that mature to form a star-like seed head.

This Primefact contains information on the following:

• Adaptation
• Description
• Use
• Varieties
• Establishment and management
• Herbage production and nutritional quality
• Seed production
• Seed availability.