Trifolium Species, Buffalo Clover

Buffalo clover (Trifolium reflexum) is listed as endangered by the state of Indiana. In Indiana, buffalo clover has fewer existing popula...Read Moretions than running buffalo clover (Trifolium stoloniferum), which is listed as endangered under the federal Endangered Species Act.

Many legumes, such as buffalo clover, benefit from fire scarification of their seed. Fire not only stimulates germination of pre-existing buffalo clover seed but also creates an appropriate seedbed for successful seedling establishment.

Buffalo Clover, Trifolium reflexum, is native to Texas and other States.