Trifolium arvense, Hare's-foot Clover

Scientific Name: Trifolium arvense

Trifolium arvense, more commonly known as Hare's-foot Clover, is a widespread plant of dry grasslands and sandy soils, inland and at the coast. The pale pink flowers appear from June until September and are covered in soft hairs, giving it the downy look of a Hare's or Rabbit's paw, hence the common name.

Like other clovers, Hare's-foot clover has trefoil leaves, but with relatively narrow leaflets. The pale pink flowers are borne in oval heads. The hair that covers the flowers is a distinguishing feature of this clover.

Found in coastal areas around the UK, as well as inland in Central and Eastern England.

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