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Golden Clover

Trifolium aureum

Near Threatened

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Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, temperate grasslands and steppes, and flooded grasslands and savannas, among 4 distinct biome types within the Neotropic biogeographic realm.

Widely distributed across Asia (Japan), Europe (10 countries), North America (Canada, United States), and South America (Argentina, Chile). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

🇦🇷 Argentina 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇨🇦 Canada 🇨🇱 Chile 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇮 Finland 🇫🇷 France 🇮🇸 Iceland 🇮🇪 Ireland 🇯🇵 Japan 🇳🇱 Netherlands 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Fabales (Legumes & Allies)

Species

Trifolium aureum (Golden Clover)

Names in Other Languages

French trèfle agraire

German Gold-Klee

Similar Species in Trifolium

Annual Strawberry Clover

Trifolium resupinatum

Not Evaluated

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Arrowleaf clover

Trifolium vesiculosum

Trifolium michelianum

Not Evaluated

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Golden Clover?

The scientific name of Golden Clover is Trifolium aureum. It belongs to the genus Trifolium.

What is the conservation status of Golden Clover?

Golden Clover (Trifolium aureum) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Golden Clover live?

Golden Clover is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Japan), Europe (10 countries), North America (Canada, United States), and South America (Argentina, Chile). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Argentina, Belgium, Canada, Chile, Denmark, Finland, France, Iceland, Ireland, Japan.

What family does Golden Clover belong to?

Golden Clover (Trifolium aureum) belongs to the genus Trifolium, which is part of the taxonomic family Fabaceae.

What kingdom does Golden Clover belong to?

Golden Clover (Trifolium aureum) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of Golden Clover?

The closest relatives of Golden Clover in the genus Trifolium include Alpine Clover, Alsike Clover, angled clover, Annual Strawberry Clover, Arrowleaf clover.