Family: Fabaceae

High Risk Traits:

• Naturalized in regions with tropical to subtropical climates (native range unknown)
  
• Reported to be a weed in some crops (although impacts have not been specified or quantified)
  
• Other Trifolium species have become invasive
  
• Contains chemicals that may cause infertility if consumed exclusively by animals
  
• Tolerates a wide range of soils
  
• Reproduces exclusively by seeds
  
• Some genotypes may be self-compatible
  
• Seeds dispersed intentionally by people and potentially as a seed contaminant
  
• Seeds able to be stored for extended periods; May form a persistent seed bank
  
• Can be repeatedly cut, but plants are annuals and will only persist for one growing season

Low Risk Traits:

• Despite naturalization and reports of weediness, negative impacts have not been specified or quantified
  
• Unarmed (no spines, thorns, or burrs)
  
• Palatable and provides fodder for livestock
  
• Thrives in full sun (dense shade may inhibit ability to spread)
  
• Not reported to spread vegetatively
  
• Herbicides may provide effective control if needed