Genus Trifolium (Noun)
Meaning
Any leguminous plant having leaves divided into three leaflets.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Trifolium, a genus of flowering plants, is commonly found in lawns and pastures worldwide for its nitrogen-fixing abilities.
- White clover is a perennial legume that belongs to the genus Trifolium and is widely used as forage for livestock.
- Trifolium is one of the largest and most diverse genera of legumes, comprising hundreds of species with varying growth habits and flower colors.
- The genus Trifolium also includes various aggressive invasive species, such as sweet clover, which cause ecological disruptions.
- Microclover, a small-leafed subspecies of the genus Trifolium, has been gaining popularity as a low-maintenance, nitrogen-rich alternative for lawns.