| Agronomy
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White
clover
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| White
clover is a perennial that is often found in lawns and used for permanent
pasture, though it is considered a weed in lawns. The name White
clover is derived from its white inflorescence or flower which is borne
on a single stalk or stem, which is different from red clover. |
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The leaves
and stems of white clover are hairless and this characteristic can be used
to distinguish it from Red clover. Also notice the distinguishingwatermarks
on the leaves. White clover tends to grow very low to the ground
and spreads by horizontal stems that creep along just above the soil surface.
These horizontal stems are called stolons. White clover has a very
shallow root system and is practically useless as a hay crop because of
its low growth habit. It is however used frequently in permanent
pastures. |
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| The seeds
of white clover are smaller than seeds from red clover and are yellow to
brown and basically heart shaped. |
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