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Trifolium arvense

Haresfoot clover

Trifolium arvense, commonly known as creeping clover, is a delicate herbaceous plant belonging to the Fabaceae family. Characterized by its small, white, pea-like flowers and trifoliate leaves, it thrives in meadows and disturbed soils. Historically utilized in traditional herbalism, it holds significant interest in botanical and ecological studies.

  • Scientific name: Trifolium arvense
  • Family: Fabaceae
  • Native range: Europe

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Fabales, it is classified under the family Fabaceae and the genus Trifolium.

Rank Classification Source
Kingdom Plantae WCVP
Phylum Streptophyta WCVP
Class Equisetopsida WCVP
Subclass Magnoliidae WCVP
Order Fabales WCVP
Family Fabaceae WCVP
Genus Trifolium WCVP

Common Names

This plant, known scientifically as Trifolium arvense, is recognized by various common names depending on the language and region. In German, it is called Hasen-Klee, while in Arabic, it is referred to as نفل بري. In Azerbaijani, the name used is Tarla yoncası, and in Belarusian, it is known as Канюшына раллявая. Additionally, in Catalan, it is commonly called peu de llebre.
Language Common Name Source
de Hasen-Klee Wikidata
ar نفل بري Wikidata
az Tarla yoncası Wikidata
be Канюшына раллявая Wikidata
ca peu de llebre Wikidata
cs jetel rolní Wikidata
csb Szaré pùjczi Wikidata
da Hare-Kløver Wikidata
et kassiristik Wikidata
fi jänönapila Wikidata

Distribution

This plant, known as trifolium arvense, exhibits a specific presence across several regions of Northern Europe. Its distribution can be traced throughout the coastal and inland areas of Denmark. In the more northern reaches, it is also found growing within the borders of Finland. The species extends its range westward to include the landscapes of Great Britain and Ireland. Finally, its geographical footprint reaches into the rugged terrains of Norway.

Region Area Source
Northern Europe Denmark WCVP
Northern Europe Finland WCVP
Northern Europe Great Britain WCVP
Northern Europe Ireland WCVP
Northern Europe Norway WCVP
Northern Europe Sweden WCVP
Middle Europe Austria WCVP
Middle Europe Belgium WCVP
Middle Europe Czechia-Slovakia WCVP
Middle Europe Germany WCVP

Chemicals

Trifolium arvense has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include deltamethrin.

Total chemicals
1
Scientific sources
1

Most Reported Compounds

Compound Sources Confidence
deltamethrin 1 ★☆☆☆☆