




Trifolium repens
White clover is a small plant with round, green leaves and pretty white flowers. It's often found in grassy areas and is loved by bees and butterflies!
Habitat: Grasslands
The white clover is a low-growing plant with distinctive three-part green leaves, often marked with a pale V-shape. Its small, white, pea-like flowers grow in dense, spherical clusters that dot lawns and fields.





Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Snaps
158
Ancient Celts believed clover could keep bad spirits away!
Clover provides vital food for many grazing animals worldwide!
Four-leaf clovers are super rare mutations, said to bring good luck!
Its leaves fold up at night, as if they are going to sleep!
white clover can capture nitrogen from the air, making the soil richer for itself and other plants.
white clover has creeping stems that root as they grow, helping it spread quickly and cover bare ground.
white clover can survive dry periods by going dormant and bouncing back when rain returns.
Apis mellifera
bees collect nectar and pollen from its flowers.

Bos taurus
cows graze on its nutritious leaves and stems.
Rhizobium leguminosarum
bacteria help fix nitrogen in its roots.
Bombus terrestris
bumblebees are important pollinators of clover flowers.
Flowering plants are any plants that produce flowers as part of their reproductive cycle.
Describes organisms capable of converting atmospheric nitrogen into compounds usable by plants.
Grass-like plants are herbaceous plants that visually resemble true grasses, typically having long, narrow leaves.
Fragrant flowers emit a pleasant aroma, often to attract pollinators or for defense.
Edible plants are those parts of a plant that are considered safe for human consumption.
Grassland habitats are terrestrial biomes dominated by grasses and herbaceous plants, supporting a variety of grazing animals.
Describes plants that are particularly attractive and beneficial to a wide range of pollinating organisms.
Rapid growing plants exhibit accelerated growth rates, quickly increasing in size and biomass within a short period.
Describes a relationship between two different species where they live in close association, often benefiting one or both.
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Always wash your hands after touching plants, just to be safe!
The easiest way to identify white clover is to use the Snappit nature identifier app.
10-30 cm
1-2 cm
Late spring to fall
Yes
Mild
Perennial
Insect
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Jun 19, 2026
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Jun 19, 2026
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Jun 19, 2026
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Jun 6, 2026
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Jun 2, 2026
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