
Clover - Wikipedia
Clovers, also called trefoils, are plants of the genus Trifolium (from Latin tres 'three' and folium 'leaf'), consisting of about 300 species of flowering plants in the legume family Fabaceae originating in Europe.
How to Grow and Care for White Clover - The Spruce
Sep 18, 2024 · White clover (Trifolium repens) is a low-growing perennial that spreads and forms dense mats. While it is generally considered a weed and an invasive plant, especially when it spreads in turfgrass, it also has its benefits. As a member of the pea family, it …
Trifolium repens - Wikipedia
Trifolium repens, the white clover, is a herbaceous perennial plant in the bean family Fabaceae (otherwise known as Leguminosae). It is native to Europe, including the British Isles, [2] and central Asia and is one of the most widely cultivated types of clover.
Trifolium repens - North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox
Trifolium repens, or Clover, is a prostrate, mat-forming herbaceous perennial about four to six inches tall and spreading 12 inches or more by stems that root freely. Known for its 3-leaflet pattern and white flower heads, it is commonly considered a lawn weed.
Trifolium pratense - North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant …
The common name for Trifolium pratense, Red Clover, can be confusing as the flowers are more a pink to pink/purplish, not true red. It is grown as a forage crop for pasturage, hay and green manure for livestock.
Trifolium pratense - Wikipedia
Trifolium pratense (from Latin prātum, meaning meadow), red clover, [2][3] is a herbaceous species of flowering plant in the bean family, Fabaceae. It is native to the Old World, but planted and naturalised in many other regions.
Medicinal Uses, Nutritional Benefits & Cultivation - Britannica
Clover, (genus Trifolium), genus of about 300 annual and perennial species in the pea family (Fabaceae). Clovers occur in most temperate and subtropical regions of the world, except Southeast Asia and Australia; cultivated species have …
Trifolium repens - Plant Finder - Missouri Botanical Garden
Trifolium repens, commonly called white clover, is a dwarf, prostrate, mat-forming perennial which typically grows to 4" tall and spreads to 12" or more by stems which freely root along the ground at the nodes. Features trifoliate (3-parted), rich green leaves and globular, white flowers which bloom in late spring.
Trifolium species – the latest findings on chemical profile ...
May 27, 2016 · It presents the newest evidence and novel trends in research on Trifolium plants, comprehensive chemical analyses as well as findings from different types of studies on both well-known and less described clover species.
Trifolium repens,L, white clover, is a perennial legume that originated in Europe and has become one of the most widely distributed legumes in the world. It has a prostrate, stoloniferous growth habit. The leaves are composed of three leaflets, which may or may not have a “crescent” or “water mark” on the upper surface.