Subterranean Clover - introduced (*Trifolium subterraneum)

Family: Fabaceae (Pea family).

Native of the Mediterranean region, Africa and Asia.

Occurrence: Widespread on roadsides and bushland.

Identification:

• it has small white pea-flowers
• the flower clusters have only a few (usually 3 to 6) flowers
• it is a prostrate plant with few branches
• after flowering, the flower-heads are pushed into the ground (and hence the name, subterranean).

Subterranean Clover has been extensively planted in pasture land. There are numerous varieties and cultivars.

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