FLORA OF ICELAND elements: Trifolium pratense, red clover

Trifolium pratense; the red clover has been introduced on Iceland. It grows on relative lush grasslands. It is not wide spread on Iceland: apart from some larger areas in the north (valleys and lowlands), it only grows on specific localities like farms. It is a member of the Pea family (Papilionaceae).

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A brief introduction to common Iceland plants
Text & Photographs by Dick Vuijk
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