Pronunciation (approximate): try-FOH-lee-um REE-penz
Rounded white flower heads rise on leafless stalks. Explore the photographs below, from flower details to the plant in its surroundings.
White Clover: rounded white flower head viewed from the side. Tap to browse the photo gallery.
Family Fabaceae
Life cycle Perennial
Blooms Late spring–fall
Height About 6 inches
Habitat Lawns, pastures, mown paths and disturbed grassy places
Bloom dates and size vary by region and growing conditions. Native status refers to North America.
Explore reported observations. Sightings are not a complete range map.
Lawns, pastures, mown paths and disturbed grassy places. Look for flowers in late spring–fall; local conditions affect timing.
Include the flowers, lower leaves, stem and surrounding vegetation. A single close-up may hide useful identification features.
Rounded white flower heads rise on leafless stalks.
Creeping stems root at the nodes.
Three-part leaves often carry pale chevrons, though these can be faint or absent.
Browse 4 photographs. Tap any image to enlarge it; use Load more photos for additional views.
Introduced from the Old World and widespread in North America.
Observation maps show submitted records, not every place the plant occurs. Follow local access rules when visiting a site.
Practice recognizing White Clover, then explore other flowers in the guide.
Original photographs: Where’s Wildlife. Identification and distribution references:
References checked October 2026. Pronunciations are approximate guides; botanical Latin pronunciation varies.