Trifolium subterraneum

Subterranean clover

An important pasture crop in some countries. Thrives in temperate climates on acid or neutral soils. Unpalatable before flowering, but grazed heavily after the flowering stage. If this clover constitutes a high proportion of the diet for sheep, breeding troubles may develop owing to the oestrogenic hormone in the plant.

As % of dry matter

DM

CP

CF

Ash

EE

NFE

Ca

P

Ref

Fresh aerial part,

Chile

17.4

12.5

28.7

9.8

4.4

44.6

1.49

0.33

315

Hay, Chile

90.2

8.0

36.9

8.3

2.2

44.6

0.73

0.23

"

Silage, Chile

22.8

18.5

23.3

16.6

8.5

33.1

"