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trifolium repens

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun trifolium repens has 1 sense
  1. white clover, dutch clover, shamrock, Trifolium repens - creeping European clover having white to pink flowers and bright green leaves; naturalized in United States; widely grown for forage
    --1 is a kind of clover, trefoil

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Term: Trifolium Repens

Description: Trifolium repens, commonly known as white clover, is a perennial flowering plant in the family Fabaceae. It is native to Europe, but has been widely introduced to other parts of the world. White clover is characterized by its trifoliate leaves and white flower heads. It is valued both as a forage plant and for its ability to fix nitrogen in the soil.

Sample sentences:

  1. White clover (Trifolium repens) is often used as a groundcover in gardens due to its low-growing habit and attractive flowers.
  2. Farmers frequently include Trifolium repens in their pastures as it provides nutritional forage for livestock.
  3. The leaves of Trifolium repens can be dried and brewed into a tea that is believed to have medicinal properties.
  4. Bees are attracted to the sweet nectar produced by the flowers of Trifolium repens.

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