Knotted Clover - introduced (*Trifolium striatum)

Family: Fabaceae (Pea family).

Native of the Mediterranean region.

Occurrence: Not common. It is more abundant in higher rainfall areas.

Recognise:

• it is an erect clover
• the plant is hairy
• the small pink pea-flowers are in hairy oval oblong clusters
• the fruit is not inflated or bladdery.