The difference between white clover and alfalfa, is white clover a four-leaf clover?

1. Is white clover a four-leaf clover?

White clover and four-leaf clover are similar in appearance and both belong to the genus Trifolium, but white clover is not a four-leaf clover.

Four-leaf clover is relatively difficult to cultivate, while white clover is also relatively common in our lives and is planted more frequently.

2. The difference between white clover and alfalfa

White clover and alfalfa belong to different families, and their growth habits and morphologies are inconsistent.

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

Different shape: The leaves of white clover are oval, palmate, slightly convex, and have some "V"-shaped spots on the leaves. Its corolla is white, creamy yellow or light red, butterfly-shaped, and the standard petal is oval. The upper edge of alfalfa leaves have fine teeth, the pedicels are very short, the petals are very small, yellow or purple, and they are in head-shaped inflorescences. The standard petal is obovate or oblong.

Growth habits: White clover itself is relatively resistant to disease, and has strong invasiveness and competitiveness. It is not easily attacked by weeds and can withstand both high temperatures and cold weather. Alfalfa is cold-resistant, drought-resistant, and heat-resistant, but it is not as invasive as white clover and is afraid of being attacked by weeds. Pests and diseases must also be prevented and controlled in a timely manner, otherwise it will seriously affect its growth and may even cause its death.