Trifolium spp. - Clover

Clovers are herbaceous plants with trifoliate leaves and small flowers. They are widely used in agriculture as forage crops, cover crops, and for their nitrogen-fixing ability, which enhances soil fertility.

Functions

• Plant
• Phosphorus accumulator¹
• Nitrogen fixer²
• Ground cover
• Attracting beneficial insects³

Footnotes

1. Gaia’s Garden - A Guide to Home-Scale Permaculture, 2nd Edition Table 6-2 ↩

2. Gaia’s Garden - A Guide to Home-Scale Permaculture, 2nd Edition Table 6-3 ↩

3. Gaia’s Garden - A Guide to Home-Scale Permaculture, 2nd Edition Table 10-1 ↩