Trifolium

Clover, Trefoil

Message of the Flower

Kindness of Nature

The Mother’s Comment

She is kind when she is loving.

Spiritual Message by the Mother/ Quotes by Sri Aurobindo

In her green wildernesses and lurking depths, In her thickets of joy where danger clasps delight, He glimpsed the hidden wings of her songster hopes, A glimmer of blue and gold and scarlet fire.

In her covert lanes, bordering her chance field-paths And by her singing rivulets and calm lakes He found the glow of her golden fruits of bliss And the beauty of her flowers of dream and muse.

Sri Aurobindo, Savitri - I: The Kingdoms and Godheads of the Greater Life

Nature proves her collaboration with a smile of flowers.

The Mother

O Nature, Material Mother, thou hast said that thou wilt collaborate and there can be no limit to the splendour of this collaboration.

The Mother, Words of the Mother - III: New Year Messages

Colour

White, pink, red, purple, depending on the species.

Family

Fabaceae

Cultivars

Various, especially within Trifolium repens and Trifolium pratense for agricultural and ornamental use.

Person who named the flower

Carl Linnaeus

Flower Size

Small, usually a few millimeters to 2 cm across the inflorescences.

Flower Texture

Soft

Number of Petals

Each floret typically has 5 petals.

Floral Symmetry

Bilaterally symmetrical.

Fragrance of Flower

Mildly fragrant, more noticeable in some species.

Leaf Texture

Generally smooth.

Leaf Arrangement

Alternate

Leaf Color

Green, sometimes with markings.

Structural Variation (Shrub or Tree)

Herbaceous plants.

Life Cycle

Annual, biennial, or perennial, depending on species.

Blooming Period

Spring through fall, varying by species and location.

Climate

Temperate to subtropical.

Water Requirements

Moderate; some species are drought-tolerant.

Soil Type

Prefers well-drained soils; tolerates a variety of soil types.

Temperature Ranges

Varies widely among species.

Sun or Shade

Prefers full sun but can tolerate partial shade.

Susceptibility to Insects and Diseases

Can be susceptible to pests like aphids and diseases such as powdery mildew.

Pollinators

Attracts bees and other pollinating insects.

Habitat

Meadows, grasslands, lawns, and various disturbed sites.

Role in the Ecosystem

Fixes nitrogen in the soil, provides food for pollinators and fodder for livestock.

Ornamental

Cultivated for lawns, green cover, and ornamental use in gardens.

Uses in Other Aspects of Life

Agricultural (as fodder and for soil improvement), medicinal, and ornamental uses.

Endangered Status

Some species may be considered threatened or endangered in their natural habitat.

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