White Clover  

-Inherent characters-
Introduced into Japan in the Edo period. It is often used for pasture, because it propagates itself rapidly. The Irish national flower.
-Scientific name-
Trifolium repens
-Common name-
White Clover
What kind of plant is it?
Japanese names   Howaito-kuroba
Family   Leguminoceae
Origin   Europe, Asia
Horticultural classification   Perennial
Area(s) frequently seen in Japan   All
What color is it?
Flower  

Leaf  
When is it most attractive?
Flower or foliage season
Jan. Feb. Mar. Apr. May Jun. Jul. Aug. Sep. Oct. Nov. Dec.
         



     
What size is it?
Plant height   15cm
Flower diameter   0.7-1cm
Inflorescence diameter    
Inflorescence length