Trifolium stellatum

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Etymology of Trifolium stellatum: The name of the genus, "Trifolium" derives from the Ancient Greek "τρία" [tria], meaning "three" and the Latin "folium", which means "leaf", hence "three-leafed", referring to the three leaflets that comprise a leaf. This word is a calque of the Ancient Greek "τρίφυλλο" [trifyllo], which actually means the same thing. "Stellatum" is the neutral Latin for "starry", referring to the star-shaped fruit of this species.

Around 35 Trifolium taxa (species and subspecies) have been identified in the wild Cypriot habitat so far.

Trifolium stellatum is a common plant in Cyprus. It is encountered all-around the island but up to an altitude of 750 metres, meaning it can't be seen in the higher villages of Troodos mountains. Its flowering period is from February until April.