Trifolium campestre

Trifolium campestre, commonly known as field clover or hop clover, is a species of flowering plant in the legume family. Native to Europe and western Asia, it has been introduced to various parts of the world. This plant typically grows up to 50 cm tall and features trifoliate leaves with oval-shaped, green leaflets. Its flowers are yellow and arranged in dense clusters at the ends of long stalks. Field clover is commonly found in fields, meadows, pastures, and along roadsides. It prefers well-drained, nutrient-rich soils but can also tolerate poorer soils. One notable trait of the plant is its ability to fix nitrogen from the air into a form usable by other plants. Field clover has several applications, including as a forage crop for livestock grazing and hay production, a cover crop to improve soil health and fertility, and an ornamental plant due to its attractive flowers. Additionally, it has been traditionally used for medicinal purposes, such as treating respiratory ailments. Overall, Trifolium campestre is a valuable species with diverse ecological and economic uses, making it an important component of many ecosystems around the world today.

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Characteristics

Plant Type

Herb

Life Cycle

Annual, Biennial

Genus

Trifolium

Family

Fabaceae

Hardiness Zone

4-11

Mature Height

49 cm

Mature Spread

91 cm

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Semi-evergreen

Flower Color

Yellow

Flower Size

0.76 cm to 1.02 cm

Bloom Time

Late spring, Early summer, Mid summer

Planting Time

Spring

Harvest Time

Early summer, Mid summer

Native Area

Libya, Djibouti, Egypt, Turkey, Sweden, Austria, Slovakia, Montenegro, Eritrea, Slovenia, Morocco, Croatia, Belarus, Russia, Iraq, Germany, Estonia, Ethiopia, Romania, Latvia, Belgium, Moldova, Portugal, Netherlands, Saudi Arabia, France, Tunisia, Czech Republic, Sudan, Cyprus, Bulgaria, Poland, Armenia, Greece, Ukraine, Serbia, Lebanon, Lithuania, Norway, Afghanistan, Syria, Italy, Kazakhstan, Spain, Switzerland, Denmark, Finland, Iran, Albania, Ireland, United Kingdom, Hungary, Algeria, Azerbaijan

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