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Berseem Clover
Berseem Clover botanical plate
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Berseem Clover

Trifolium alexandrinum
In the United States: Introduced · also called Egyptian clover

Honeybees visit berseem clover avidly for its abundant nectar and pollen, serving as a key early-season forage source. Peak bloom hits from May to July in the northern hemisphere, with potential for extended flowering through multiple harvests. As a non-invasive annual cover crop, it thrives in well-drained soils but is susceptible to winter kill in colder areas.

Nectarhigh
Pollenhigh
Bloom (US) May–July
TypePerennial
Sunfull
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