What is the flower name of white clover? Let us introduce you to this three-leaf clover

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White clover, also known as white trefoil and white-flowered clover, is a perennial herb; a short-lived perennial herb, it is a cultivated plant and sometimes escapes to become a weed. However, when grown in a flower pot, it is actually a very beautiful foliage plant.

Other names for white clover

White-flowered alfalfa, golden flower grass, bean grass qiaoyao

Morphological characteristics of white clover

Leaves: palmately trifoliolate compound leaves; stipules ovate-lanceolate, membranous, the base clasping the stem and forming a sheath, the free part acute.

Flowers: inflorescence spherical, terminal, 15-40mm in diameter; peduncle very long, nearly 1 times longer than the petiole, bearing 20-50 (-80) flowers, densely arranged; no involucre; bracts lanceolate, membranous, taper-pointed; flowers 7-12mm long; pedicels slightly longer than or equal to the calyx, drooping immediately upon flowering.

Growth habits of white clover

White clover is a long-day plant and does not tolerate shade. It has a certain degree of drought tolerance. It prefers a warm and humid climate and does not tolerate prolonged waterlogging.

Main value of white clover

White clover is rich in a variety of nutrients and mineral elements, and has high value for forage, landscaping, genetic breeding and medicinal use. It can be used as green manure, a grass species for embankment protection, lawn decoration, as well as a nectar source and medicinal material.

White clover has strong invasiveness and competitiveness, and can effectively suppress weed growth. It does not require long-term pruning, is extensively managed and has a long service life. It improves soil and conserves soil and water, and can be used for establishing green lawns in gardens, parks, golf courses and other sites.

The flower language of white clover

Prayer, hope, love, happiness