Trifolium kentuckiense
Species of plant
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Trifolium kentuckiense is a rare species of clover commonly known as Kentucky clover.[1]
| Trifolium kentuckiense | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Fabales |
| Family: | Fabaceae |
| Subfamily: | Faboideae |
| Genus: | Trifolium |
| Species: | T. kentuckiense |
| Binomial name | |
| Trifolium kentuckiense Chapel & Vincent | |
Description
It is similar in appearance to non-native Trifolium pratense, but can be distinguished before blooming by longer petioles and lack of pubescence (hairs) on the upper surface of the leaf.[2]
Distribution and habitat
Conservation
The species is considered to be highly endangered.[5][verification needed]