Variety traits
Inflorescence of subterranean clover
Trifolium subterraneum L.
The inflorescence of subterranean clover is an axillary head that facilitates geocarpy — a process where developing seeds are buried in the soil following self-pollination.
In the reference 4 varieties crop Subterranean clover, where this is mentioned in the description.
The inflorescence is an axillary head with a diameter of 1 to 1.5 cm, which is typically hidden beneath the plant's leaves. Each head forms from 2 to 8 fertile flowers surrounded by numerous sterile flowers. A unique feature of the species is the ability of the inflorescence peduncle to bend and elongate after fertilization, directing the developing pods into the soil to protect the seeds.
Morphological characteristics of the inflorescences, such as head diameter and flower count, are important parameters in cultivar trials. The intensity of inflorescence formation directly determines seed productivity and the potential for pasture self-regeneration. Agronomic management, including the control of grazing intensity during the flowering period, is necessary to preserve reproductive nodes and ensure crop yield.
General information about the subject — on the page Inflorescence.
Varieties of Subterranean clover mentioned in the description
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