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Alsike clover

Trifolium hybridum

Alsike clover is a lovely plant with small, round leaves and pretty pink flowers. It grows in fields and meadows, making the world a little brighter and helping bees and butterflies.

Habitat: Grasslands

Appearance

The Alsike clover has soft, globe-shaped flower heads that bloom in a beautiful mix of white and pink, often deepening to rose as they mature. Its distinctive leaves are trifoliate, meaning three leaflets, typically with a pale green V-mark on each.

KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderFabalesFamilyFabaceaeGenusTrifolium
Alsike clover
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Alsike clover

Category

Plants

Rarity

Common

Danger

1/5 · Very low

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Interesting facts

Although called clover, it's actually a natural hybrid of two other Trifolium species.

Bees absolutely adore its sweet nectar, making it a busy bee hangout!

It's named after a village in Sweden where it was first widely grown centuries ago!

Its beautiful flowers change color from white to pink as they get older!

Special abilities

Ability

Soil Supercharger

Alsike clover has special root nodules that grab nitrogen from the air, making the soil richer for other plants to grow.

Ability

Resilient Rooter

Alsike clover can thrive in tough, wet, or heavy clay soils where many other plants struggle, helping it survive anywhere.

Measurements & details

Height
30-60 cm
Spread
20-40 cm
Flower Size
1-2 cm
Bloom Season
Summer
Edible
Yes
Toxicity
Mild
Lifecycle
Perennial
Pollination Method
Insect

Ecological connections

pollinates

Western honey bee

Apis mellifera

collects nectar and pollen for honey

pollinates

Buff-tailed bumblebee

Bombus terrestris

attracted to its abundant flowers

symbiotic with

Nitrogen-fixing bacteria

Rhizobium leguminosarum

lives in root nodules, converts nitrogen

eaten by

Cattle

Bos taurus

grazes on its nutritious leaves

Traits

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Safety

Danger

1/5 · Very low

Always check with an adult before picking plants, as some may not be safe.

Frequently Asked Questions

How tall is Alsike clover?

30-60 cm

How wide does Alsike clover spread?

20-40 cm

How big are the flowers on Alsike clover?

1-2 cm

When does Alsike clover bloom?

Summer

Is Alsike clover edible?

Yes

Is Alsike clover toxic?

Mild

What is Alsike clover's lifecycle?

Perennial

How is Alsike clover pollinated?

Insect

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