Close up of the head of an arrowleaf clover. The arrowleaf clover, which originated from the Mediterranean, is a winter annual legume that is commonly planted in the southeastern region of the U.S. The flower shown in the image is immature; flowers will grow in conical structures that are at least 5cm long and 3cm wide. Flowers start off white and turn a shade of pink or purple, and the stems will harden and turn a deep purple with maturity. This clover gains its common name by the arrow like shape of the petals. The arrowleaf clover is an annual clover; other annual clovers include crimson, ball, subterranean, berseem, rose, persian, and hop clovers.

Nutritionally important clover

Credit: Kimberly Townsend

Digital Credit: Oklahoma State University

Publisher: Oklahoma State University

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Description: Close up of the head of an arrowleaf clover. The arrowleaf clover, which originated from the Mediterranean, is a winter annual legume that is commonly planted in the southeastern region of the U.S. The flower shown in the image is immature; flowers will grow in conical structures that are at least 5cm long and 3cm wide. Flowers start off white and turn a shade of pink or purple, and the stems will harden and turn a deep purple with maturity. This clover gains its common name by the arrow like shape of the petals. The arrowleaf clover is an annual clover; other annual clovers include crimson, ball, subterranean, berseem, rose, persian, and hop clovers.

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Nutritionally important clover

Credit: Kimberly Townsend

Digital Credit: Oklahoma State University

Publisher: Oklahoma State University