Description

Description of the Clover Plant
Clover, a plant of the genus Trifolium (meaning “three leaves”), is a small, herbaceous, annual, biennial, or perennial plant that typically grows up to 30 cm tall. 
Leaves: The leaves are characteristically trifoliate (composed of three leaflets), though rare four-leaf variations are considered a symbol of good luck. The leaflets are often oval or egg-shaped and may feature a pale or dark “V” or crescent marking.
Flowers: Clovers produce dense, spherical clusters (heads or spikes) of small flowers, which can be white, pink, red, purple, or yellow, depending on the species (e.g., white clover has white or pinkish flowers; red clover has dark pink flowers).
Growth Habit: Many species, like white clover (Trifolium repens), are low-growing and mat-forming, spreading via stems called stolons that root at the nodes.
Ecological Role: As legumes, clovers are highly valued in agriculture for their ability to fix nitrogen in the soil using symbiotic bacteria in their root nodules, which improves soil fertility and reduces the need for synthetic fertilizers. They are also an important food source for livestock and pollinators, especially bees.