A Clover seed turns into a three-leaf plant that is also called trefoil because of its scientific name Trifolium. This name came from the Latin tres (meaning three) and folium (meaning leaf). It grows in regions where the temperature is cool. Temperate regions and mountainous terrains are favorite places of this plant to grow in abundance. Botanists, agriculturists, bee-keepers, herbalists, and even modern pharmaceutical industries greatly benefited from this plant. Modern scientific research has confirmed that this plant is indeed a very important plant as held by age-long traditions.
Clover and medicine
Clover seeds are highly valued as a traditional medicine. Chinese medicine uses clover in treating illnesses and diseases like asthma, cough due to colds, and other respiratory problems. Clover is also used for heart ailments, cancer and even a dressing for minor wounds. Ladies in their menopausal period also benefit from this plant by using it as a tonic. These are just a few of the medicinal uses of clover.
Clover and farming
Clover also has benefited farmers throughout the ages. Farmers let these plants grow in their fallow fields and then they mow it and leave the clover to decompose in the soil. It greatly enriches the soil thus the farmer enjoys a higher yield. It also contains nitrogen-fixing bacteria in its root system making the soil fertile. And since clover is palatable to livestock, farmers intentionally cultivate this plant as animal feed.
Clover and landscaping Landscapers also found great benefit in this plant. They are a good cover for patches that develop on your lawns. Clovers greatly enhance the appearance of your lawn, making it greener. Plus, the grass also benefits from its nitrogen-fixing bacteria in its roots making your lawn soil rich. This minimizes your application of fertilizers and for that, you save a lot of money. But best of all, clover is a very beautiful ornamental plant that gives beauty to your lawn, as well as your home.