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White Clover

Trifolium repens

Photo by ForestDragon
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Field Notes

Description:

Low growing plant with trifolate leaves. Leaflets are round to slightly oval with a pale crescent. White flowers with pink or purple tinting.

Habitat:

Suburban yard. Commonly found in grassy areas.

Notes:

Used for forage. Edible and nutritious. High in protein. Leaves are more easily digested by humans if first boiled. Seeds can be ground for flour.

Reference Links:

Trifolium repens, http://plants.usda.gov/factsheet/pdf/fs_trre3.pdf

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