Description
Trifolium vernum (also called Spring Clover, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to western North America. It has small, white flowers, and grows in a variety of habitats, including grasslands, disturbed areas, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Trifolium vernum is used as a forage crop for livestock, as a soil-stabilizing cover crop, and as a green manure crop to improve soil fertility.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Trifolium vernum has small, white flowers and small, black, oval-shaped seeds. The seedlings have two cotyledons and a short, thick stem.
Where to Find Trifolium vernum
Trifolium vernum is native to Europe and can be found in meadows, pastures, and grasslands. It is a perennial plant and can be found in Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Spain, and Switzerland.