Trifolium fragiferum

Trifolium fragiferum, commonly known as strawberry clover, is a perennial legume valued for its unique, strawberry-scented blossoms. Beyond its aesthetic charm, this resilient plant serves as an important forage crop and medicinal herb, traditionally used to support digestive health and provide nutrient-rich sustenance in diverse ecological landscapes.

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

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it falls under the order Fabales and the family Fabaceae. Finally, it is categorized under 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 fragiferum, is recognized by various regional names across different languages. In Estonian, it is called randristik, while in German, it is referred to as Erdbeer-Klee. It is known in Russian as клевер земляничный and in Azerbaijani as Boşmeyvə yonca. Additionally, in Catalan, the species is commonly called trèvol maduixer.
Language Common Name Source
et randristik Wikidata
de Erdbeer-Klee Wikidata
ru клевер земляничный Wikidata
az Boşmeyvə yonca Wikidata
ca trèvol maduixer Wikidata
fi rakkoapila Wikidata
hsb Truskalcowy dźećel Wikidata
nl Aardbeiklaver Wikidata
sv Smultronklöver Wikidata
ar نفل فراولي Wikidata

Distribution

This plant, known as Trifolium fragiferum, exhibits a specific distribution pattern across Northern Europe. It can be found growing within the coastal and inland regions of Denmark. Furthermore, its presence extends northward into the landscapes of Finland and Norway. The species is also well-documented across the islands of Great Britain. Finally, its geographical range includes the varied terrain of Ireland.

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 fragiferum has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoids, isoflavones.

Total chemicals
2
Scientific sources
2

Most Reported Compounds

Compound Sources Confidence
flavonoids 1 ★☆☆☆☆
isoflavones 1 ★☆☆☆☆

Activities

Trifolium fragiferum has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant.

Total activities
1
Scientific sources
1

Most Reported Activities

Activity Sources Confidence
Antioxidant 1 ★☆☆☆☆