Clover
Trifolium pratense
Perennial Herb
Perennial Herb
A common flower found all over the country. When they're not mowed over, they can grow to be 4 feet tall!
DESCRIPTION:
Flower
The flowers of native clover is identical to the clover plants you see growing in lawns or around parks. The blooms range between pink, purple, or white and form the well known little cotton ball shapes made up of lots of little tubes and hairs. Typically 15-20mm wide.
Flower
The flowers of native clover is identical to the clover plants you see growing in lawns or around parks. The blooms range between pink, purple, or white and form the well known little cotton ball shapes made up of lots of little tubes and hairs. Typically 15-20mm wide.
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WHOLE PLANT:
Stem The stem type varies between each plant type. But they grow strong and often branch off to be 18-30 inches tall. Small soft hairs cover the hollow stems. |
Leaves
The native leaves are pointy with white or light green arrow shaped accents on them. They alternate around the stem in triplets, growing to be around 2-6cm long. They grow a lot around the base of the plant, get sparce around the mid section of the stem, and than flare out around the blooming flower.
The native leaves are pointy with white or light green arrow shaped accents on them. They alternate around the stem in triplets, growing to be around 2-6cm long. They grow a lot around the base of the plant, get sparce around the mid section of the stem, and than flare out around the blooming flower.
Root
Clover grows from taproots that branch off to keep the plant spreading. A taproot is one large main root that grows downwards.
Clover grows from taproots that branch off to keep the plant spreading. A taproot is one large main root that grows downwards.
WHERE TO FIND IT:
Clover can be found in a variety of places, such as: creek beds, meadows, wooded areas, roadsides, valleys, etc. They enjoy slightly shaded areas and moist soil.
Clover can be found in a variety of places, such as: creek beds, meadows, wooded areas, roadsides, valleys, etc. They enjoy slightly shaded areas and moist soil.
WHEN TO FIND IT:
In our area this plant flowers from June to October.
In our area this plant flowers from June to October.