Clover, or white clover (Trifolium repens), is a perennial herbaceous plant belonging to the Fabaceae family, reaching heights of 5 to 20 cm. The name of the genus Trifolium comes from the Latin words tres ("three") and folium ("leaf"), reflecting the characteristic leaf shape of the plant, which usually consists of three small leaflets, hence clover is often called a "trifoliate". The species name repens, in translation, means "creeping", reflecting the plant's growth habit.
This plant is widely distributed in Europe, especially on the British Isles, as well as in Central Asia. It was introduced to North America, South Africa, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, and other countries, and today white clover is found almost everywhere in the world. Due to its properties, it is valued as a forage crop, honey-producing plant, and also used for medicinal purposes.
Clover is widely used in gardening and landscape design. It is used for lawn establishment, landscaping areas, as well as a cover and green manure crop. Thanks to its decorative qualities and beneficial properties, white clover is a popular choice for creating green zones and supporting ecological balance.
