tomcat clover
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tomcat clover
Trifolium willdenovii
Tomcat clover is a small, cheerful plant with bright green leaves and lovely little flowers. It grows in fields and meadows, making the world a prettier place!
Habitat: Grasslands
Appearance
The tomcat clover has distinct, dense flower heads that appear round and fuzzy, ranging in color from pinkish-purple to creamy white. Its leaves are composed of three heart-shaped leaflets, often with a lighter marking in the center, growing on hairy stems.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderFabalesFamilyFabaceaeGenusTrifolium
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
Early Native Americans sometimes ate its fresh leaves and flower heads!
Its leaves can fold up at night, like they're going to sleep for the evening!
The 'tomcat' name comes from the bristly, shaggy hairs on its flower heads!
This clover is part of the amazing pea family, making it related to beans!
Special abilities
Ability
Soil Power-Up
Tomcat clover can work with tiny soil bacteria to add nitrogen, which acts like a fertilizer that helps other plants grow strong.
Ability
Weed Blocker
Tomcat clover has a dense, sprawling growth habit that helps it cover the ground, making it harder for unwanted weeds to sprout.
Ability
Drought Survivor
Tomcat clover can quickly grow and complete its life cycle during wet periods, allowing it to survive in dry environments.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 10-50 cm
- Spread
- 15-40 cm
- Flower Size
- 1-2 cm
- Bloom Season
- Spring to Mid-Summer
- Edible
- Yes
- Toxicity
- None
- Lifecycle
- Annual
- Pollination Method
- Insect
Ecological connections
pollinates
Honey bee
Apis mellifera
Visits flowers for nectar and pollen.
symbiotic with
Nitrogen-fixing bacteria
Rhizobium leguminosarum
Forms root nodules to convert nitrogen.
eaten by
Mule deer
Odocoileus hemionus
Deer browse on its nutritious leaves and stems.
eaten by
Edith's checkerspot butterfly
Euphydryas editha
Caterpillars feed on clover leaves.
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.
Colorful
Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors.
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 tomcat clover?
10-50 cm
How wide does tomcat clover spread?
15-40 cm
How big are the flowers on tomcat clover?
1-2 cm
When does tomcat clover bloom?
Spring to Mid-Summer
Is tomcat clover edible?
Yes
Is tomcat clover toxic?
None
What is tomcat clover's lifecycle?
Annual
How is tomcat clover pollinated?
Insect
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