large hop clover
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large hop clover
Trifolium aureum
Large hop clover is a cheerful plant with bright yellow flowers that look like little cups! It grows close to the ground and is often found in fields and meadows, making it a fun plant to discover.
Habitat: Grasslands
Appearance
The large hop clover has distinctive dense, oval-shaped flower heads that resemble tiny hops, starting bright yellow and turning golden-brown as they mature. Its leaves are composed of three small, ovate leaflets, often slightly hairy. Unlike other clovers, its spent flowers persist, creating a unique papery appearance.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderFabalesFamilyFabaceaeGenusTrifolium
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
Ancient Romans sometimes ate clover, believing it could help them think more clearly!
Each leaf is actually three separate leaflets joined together, a common clover trait!
Its golden flower heads look like tiny hops, just like those used to flavor beer!
When its flowers fade, they turn crispy brown and stay on the plant for a long time!
Special abilities
Ability
Soil Supercharger
Large hop clover can pull nitrogen gas from the air and store it in the soil, helping other plants grow stronger.
Ability
Seed Sprinkler
This clover produces many tiny seeds that disperse easily, helping new plants sprout up year after year.
Ability
Drought Defender
Its robust root system helps large hop clover find moisture, allowing it to thrive even in dry conditions.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 15-60 cm
- Spread
- 20-40 cm
- Flower Size
- 0.3-0.5 cm
- Bloom Season
- Late spring to summer
- Edible
- Yes
- Toxicity
- None
- Lifecycle
- Annual
- Pollination Method
- Insect
Ecological connections
pollinates
European honey bee
Apis mellifera
Bees collect nectar and pollen from its bright yellow flowers.
pollinates
Common eastern bumblebee
Bombus impatiens
Bumblebees are important pollinators for various clover species.
eaten by
Domestic sheep
Ovis aries
Livestock, like sheep, frequently graze on this clover in pastures.
symbiotic with
Pea family bacterium
Rhizobium leguminosarum
Forms root nodules to fix nitrogen from the air for the plant.
Traits
Flowering
Flowering plants are any plants that produce flowers as part of their reproductive cycle.
Nitrogen Fixing
Describes organisms capable of converting atmospheric nitrogen into compounds usable by plants.
Spring Blooming
Spring blooming plants produce their flowers during the spring season, often signifying the end of winter and the start of new growth.
Fragrant Flower
Fragrant flowers emit a pleasant aroma, often to attract pollinators or for defense.
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.
Pollinator Magnet
Describes plants that are particularly attractive and beneficial to a wide range of pollinating organisms.
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Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Always check with an adult before touching or picking plants.
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is large hop clover?
15-60 cm
How wide does large hop clover spread?
20-40 cm
How big are the flowers on large hop clover?
0.3-0.5 cm
When does large hop clover bloom?
Late spring to summer
Is large hop clover edible?
Yes
Is large hop clover toxic?
None
What is large hop clover's lifecycle?
Annual
How is large hop clover pollinated?
Insect
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