Short life but many offspring

Trifolium repens, June 13, 2023

June 13, 2023

Common & scientific name

White clover, Trifolium repens

Family

Pea, Fabaceae

Location

Weller curve, 9,200’

Fun, weird, helpful, or little known fact

White clover is one of the most widely cultivated clovers for pastures and agricultural purposes in the world. It is not as hardy as Red clover, though: after only 1–2 years, the original plant dies. It IS, however, a prolific seed producer, so stands of white clover may persist almost indefinitely.