White clover is a common herbaceous plant

Flowers & Gardening Jan 1, 1970By Emily Carter 0 views

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. But 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, yellow sweet clover

Morphological characteristics of white clover

Leaves: palmately trifoliolate; stipules ovate-lanceolate, membranous, the base clasping the stem and forming a sheath, the free portion sharply pointed.

Flowers: inflorescence spherical, terminal, 15-40mm in diameter; peduncle very long, nearly 1 times longer than the petiole, bearing 20-50 (-80) flowers, densely packed; no involucre; bracts lanceolate, membranous, tapering to a point; flowers 7-12mm long; pedicels slightly longer than or equal to the calyx, drooping immediately after 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, humid climate and does not tolerate prolonged waterlogging.

Main value of white clover

White clover is rich in various 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 the soil and conserves soil and water, and can be used for establishing green lawns in gardens, parks, golf courses and so on.

Flower language of white clover

Prayer, hope, love, happiness