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  9. Alsike Clover

species 33,778 observations

Alsike Clover

Trifolium hybridum

Status
introduced
Traits
Where
In the US
Source
iNaturalist

Field notes

Supports All

128 native animals
supported in the US
  • Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Clouded Sulphur, Green Cloverworm Moth, Setaceous Hebrew Character, Celypha Moth 9
  • Hosted animals Gall makers, leaf miners and other animals living on or in it Sweetclover Weevil 1
  • Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Mallard, Common Raven, Eurasian Jackdaw, Redpoll 30
  • Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Tricolored Bumble Bee, Common Eastern Bumble Bee, Red Admiral, Gray Hairstreak 88

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer
Herbaceous plants
Light
Full sun Part shade
Moisture
Well drained Moist
Soil
Sand Loam Clay
Soil pH
Acid Neutral
Resists
Dry soil
Habit
Ascending Erect
Plant type
Perennial Weed

From NC State Extension and USDA PLANTS.

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