What is the difference between white clover and alfalfa? Is white clover a four-leaf clover?

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1. Is white clover a four-leaf clover?

2. The difference between white clover and alfalfa

White clover is not a four-leaf clover. Their difference is mainly reflected in two aspects. White clover belongs to the genus Trifolium and is a short-lived perennial herb. Alfalfa belongs to the leguminous family and is an annual or perennial herb. The leaves of white clover are oval and the corolla is white, creamy yellow or light red. The flag is The petals are oval, while the leaves of alfalfa are oval. The pedicels are short, the flowers are yellow or purple, and the flag petals are obovate or oblong.

1. Is white clover a four-leaf clover?

White clover and four-leaf clover have similar appearances. They are both Trifolium plants, but white clover is not a four-leaf clover.

Four-leaf clover is relatively difficult to cultivate, and white clover is also common in life and is planted more often.

2. White The difference between clover and alfalfa

White clover and alfalfa belong to different families, and their respective growth habits and shapes are also inconsistent.

Different families and genera: White clover belongs to the genus Trifolium and is a short-lived perennial plant. It has high ornamental value, economic value and medicinal value, with elegant color and long-lasting and tranquil aroma. Alfalfa is a leguminous plant belonging to the genus Alfalfa and is an annual or perennial herb. It has high nutritional value and is rich in protein and mineral elements.

Different forms: The leaves of white clover are oval, palmate, slightly protruding, and there are some "V" shaped spots on the leaves. Its corolla is white, creamy yellow or light red, butterfly-shaped, and its flag petals are oval. The upper edge of the leaves of alfalfa has fine teeth, the pedicels are very short, the flowers and leaves are small, yellow or purple, in the form of flower heads, and the flag petals are obovate or oblong.

Growth habits: White clover itself is relatively resistant to diseases, has strong invasiveness and competitiveness, is not easily invaded by weeds, and can withstand both high temperature and cold. Alfalfa is cold-tolerant, drought-tolerant and cold-heat tolerant, but it is not as invasive as white clover and is afraid of being invaded by weeds. Diseases and insect pests must also be prevented and controlled in time, otherwise it will seriously affect its growth and may even lead to its death.

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