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Clover
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Clover

Trifolium spp.
In the United States: Naturalized

Honeybees avidly visit white clover for its abundant nectar and pollen, making it a key forage plant that supports strong honey flows. Blooms occur continuously from late spring through fall in temperate climates, with peak production in midsummer. It spreads via stolons and can form dense mats, requiring occasional mowing or grazing to maintain in pastures without overwhelming other plants.

Nectarhigh
Pollenhigh
Bloom (US) May–October
TypePerennial
Sunpartial
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