Clover
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Clover
Trifolium pratense
Clover is a small plant with three round leaves. It often grows in fields and gardens. Some people believe finding a four-leaf clover brings good luck!
Habitat: Grasslands
Appearance
The Clover has distinctive three-lobed green leaves, often marked with a pale chevron. Its small, tightly packed white to pinkish-white flowers form globe-shaped clusters. It grows low to the ground, spreading widely like a carpet.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderFabalesFamilyFabaceaeGenusTrifolium
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
Ancient Celts believed clovers could ward off evil spirits and bring good luck!
Clover plants can act like little weather forecasters, folding their leaves before a storm!
Did you know a four-leaf clover is just a rare mutation of the regular three-leaf kind?
There are hundreds of different clover types all around the world!
Special abilities
Ability
Nitrogen Navigator
Clover can partner with tiny bacteria in its roots to pull nitrogen from the air, making the soil super healthy for itself and other plants.
Ability
Ground Hugger
Clover has special stems that creep along the ground, rooting as they go, allowing it to spread quickly and cover bare soil like a living carpet.
Ability
Green Snack Attack
Clover leaves and flowers are edible, providing a nutritious snack for many animals and even humans, making it a widespread food source.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 10-30 cm
- Flower Size
- 1-2 cm
- Bloom Season
- Spring to fall
- Edible
- Yes
- Toxicity
- None
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Pollination Method
- Insect
Ecological connections
pollinates
Honeybee
Apis mellifera
Bees gather nectar and pollen from clover flowers.
eaten by
Cattle
Bos taurus
Cattle and other livestock graze on clover as nutritious forage.
symbiotic with
Rhizobium bacteria
Rhizobium leguminosarum
Bacteria live in clover roots, converting air nitrogen into plant food.
symbiotic with
Perennial Ryegrass
Lolium perenne
Often grows alongside ryegrass in pastures, improving soil for both.
Traits
Aromatic
Aromatic plants produce and emit fragrant volatile organic compounds, often for defense or to attract pollinators.
Nitrogen Fixing
Describes organisms capable of converting atmospheric nitrogen into compounds usable by plants.
Cluster Flower
Cluster flowers are inflorescences where individual flowers are arranged closely together on a common stem.
Spring Blooming
Spring blooming plants produce their flowers during the spring season, often signifying the end of winter and the start of new growth.
Broadleaf Tree
Broadleaf trees are angiosperms characterized by flat, wide leaves that are typically shed annually in temperate climates.
Edible
Edible plants are those parts of a plant that are considered safe for human consumption.
Grassland
Grassland habitats are terrestrial biomes dominated by grasses and herbaceous plants, supporting a variety of grazing animals.
Also known as
ShamrockTrefoil
Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Clover is safe to touch and explore, but be careful not to eat plants from the wild without an adult.
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is Clover?
10-30 cm
How big are the flowers on Clover?
1-2 cm
When does Clover bloom?
Spring to fall
Is Clover edible?
Yes
Is Clover toxic?
None
What is Clover's lifecycle?
Perennial
How is Clover pollinated?
Insect
Where is Clover usually found?
Grasslands
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