What other names does white clover have? You should know these common names

Other names of white clover

White-flowered alfalfa, golden herb, bean grass qiaoyao

Morphological characteristics of white clover

Leaves: palmately trifoliolate; stipules ovate-lanceolate, membranous, base clasping the stem and forming a sheath, the free part 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 clustered; no involucre; bracts lanceolate, membranous, taper-pointed; flowers 7-12mm long; pedicel 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 is not shade-tolerant. It has a certain degree of drought tolerance. It prefers a warm and humid climate and is not tolerant of long-term waterlogging.

Main value of white clover

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

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

The flower language of white clover

Prayer, hope, love, happiness