1
: any of a genus (Trifolium) of low leguminous herbs having trifoliolate leaves and flowers in dense heads and including many that are valuable for forage and attractive to bees
2
: any of various related plants (as of the genera Melilotus, Lespedeza, or Medicago) of the legume family
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White Clover Also known as Dutch clover, white clover (Trifolium repens) is known for small white flowers that flourish in Southern climates.
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Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 13 May 2026
Once established, clover is an excellent low-maintenance ground cover.
—Peg Aloi, The Spruce, 7 May 2026
Alfalfa, soybeans, beans, peas, and clover all have nodules that can reduce the need for a chemical nitrogen fertilizer.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 5 May 2026
Purple prairie clover's thimble-shape flowers are not aromatic but provide critical pollen for a variety of insects.
—Teresa Woodard, Midwest Living, 3 May 2026
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Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 13 May 2026
Once established, clover is an excellent low-maintenance ground cover.
—Peg Aloi, The Spruce, 7 May 2026
Alfalfa, soybeans, beans, peas, and clover all have nodules that can reduce the need for a chemical nitrogen fertilizer.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 5 May 2026
Purple prairie clover's thimble-shape flowers are not aromatic but provide critical pollen for a variety of insects.
—Teresa Woodard, Midwest Living, 3 May 2026
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“Clover.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/clover. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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clover
noun
clo·ver
ˈklō-vər 
: any of a genus of herbs of the legume family that have leaves with three leaflets and flowers in dense heads and that include many plants valuable for forage and as a source of nectar for bees
also
: any of various related plants
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