White clover

White clover (Trifolium repens)

White clover, also known as Dutch clover, Shamrock

White clover, or Trifolium repens, is a widely grown perennial herb. It thrives in lawns and grasslands globally and is frequently utilized in agriculture for forage and green manure.

Key Facts About White clover

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Attributes of White clover

Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Herb
Plant Height
10 cm to 30 cm
Spread
1 m
Leaf Color
Green White Variegated
Flower Size
7 mm to 1.2 cm
Flower Color
White Pink

Scientific Classification of White clover

Phylum
Vascular plants
Class
Dicotyledons
Order
Legumes, milkworts and allies
Family
Legume
Genus
Clovers
Species
White clover