Trifolium repens,Honeysuckle Clover, Lodi Clover, Ladino Clover, Dutch Clover

Last updated: February 8, 2026Reviewed date: February 8, 2026Reading time: 7 min read

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Trifolium repens, the white clover, is an herbaceous plant of the family Fabaceae/Leguminosae, native to Europe and Central Asia which has been introduced as a yard crop globally. It is common in New Zealand and North America. Common names include Honeysuckle Clover, Lodi Clover, Ladino Clover, Dutch Clover, White Clover, Dutch White Clover and White Sweet Clover. Bumblebees visit the flowers mostly. Clover is mostly...

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This article explains White Clover Scientific Classification in simple medical language.
This article explains Traditional uses in simple medical language.

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Name	White Clover
Scientific Name	Trifolium repens
Native	Native to Europe and Central Asia. It is introduced globally as a yard crop which is now common in New Zealand and North America.
Common/English Name	Honeysuckle Clover, Lodi Clover, Ladino Clover, Dutch Clover, White Clover, Dutch White Clover, White Sweet Clover
Name in Other Languages	Brazil (Portuguese): Trevo Branco, Chinese: Bai San Ye Cao, Czech: Jetel Plazivý Bílý, Danish: Hvid Kløver, Dutch: Witte Klaver, Eastonian: Valge Ristik, Esperanto: Trifolio Blanka, Finnish: Valkoapila, French: Trèfl e De Hollande, Gaelic: Seamair Bhán, German: Kriechender Klee, Hebrew: Tiltan Zochel, Hungarian: Kúszó Here, Icelandic: Hvítsmári, India (Hindi): Safed Tipatiya Ghaas, Indonesia (Java): Semanggi Landi, Italian: Trifoglio Ladino, Japanese: Shiro Kurooba, Norwegian: Okseblom, Polish: Koniczyna Biała, Portuguese: Trevo-Da-Holanda, Russian: Klever Polzuchii, Slovašcina: Detelja Plazeča, Slovencina: Ďatelina Plazivá, Spanish: Trébol Blanco, Swedish: Krypklöver, Taiwan: Shu Cao, Thai: Thua Clover, Turkish: Yonca, Vietnamese: Cỏ Ba Lá Hà Lan, Welsh: Meillion Gwyn
Plant Growth Habit	Glabrous, perennial, herbaceous plant
Growing Climate	Cool, moist
Plant Size	50 cm
Root	Shallow
Stem	Erect, creeping, elongated, hairless, light green, 18 cm (7.1 inch)
Leaf	Trifoliate, alternate, ovate or circular, elliptic to egg shaped
Flowering Season	May-October
Flower	Papilionaceous, white with pink hue, scented, Across: 15-25 mm, Width: 1.5-2 cm (0.6-0.8 inch)
Flowerhead	Globular
Pods shape & size	Sessile, dehiscent, Length: 4-5 mm
Seed	3-6 seeds, irregular rounded, flattened, yellow-brown, 0.9-1.8 mm by 1.0 mm

White Clover Scientific Classification

Scientific Name: Trifolium repens

Rank	Scientific Name & (Common Name)
Kingdom	Plantae (Plants)
Subkingdom	Tracheobionta (Vascular plants)
Superdivision	Spermatophyta (Seed plants)
Division	Magnoliophyta (Flowering plants)
Class	Magnoliopsida (Dicotyledons)
Subclass	Rosidae
Order	Fabales
Family	Fabaceae/Leguminosae (Pea family)
Genus	Trifolium L. (Clover)
Species	Trifolium repens L. (White clover)
Synonyms	Amoria repens (L.) C.Presl Lotodes repens Kuntze Trifolium limonium Phil. Trifolium repens f. repens Trifolium repens f. riparia Hauman Trifolium repens subsp. giganteum (Lagr.-Fossat) Ponert Trifolium repens subsp. repens Trifolium repens var. giganteum Lagr.-Foss. Trifolium repens var. giganteum Lagr.-Fossat Trifolium repens var. repens Trifolium stipitatum Clos

Plant

It is a glabrous, perennial, herbaceous plant, variable in size, growing to 50 cm tall. The leaves are trifoliate, alternate, ovate or circular and elliptic to egg-shaped. Flowers are papilionaceous, white with pink hue, scented, 15-25 mm across and 1.5-2 cm (0.6-0.8 inch) wide which is mostly visited by the bumblebees. The creeping stems are erect, elongated, hairless, light green and 18 cm (7.1 inch). The plant bears 3-6 seed which are irregular rounded, flattened, yellow-brown and 0.9-1.8 mm by 1.0 mm.

Traditional uses

The plant is considered as antirheumatic, depurative, antiscrophulatic and tonic.
The tincture of leaves is an ointment for gout.
An infusion made from plant helps to treat coughs, fevers, colds and leucorrhoea.
The flower infusion is used as eyewash.
In Turkish folk medicine, it is used as an expectorant, antiseptic and pain-relieving medicine. সহজ বাংলা: ব্যথানাশক ওষুধ।" data-rx-term="analgesic" data-rx-definition="An analgesic is a pain-relieving medicine. সহজ বাংলা: ব্যথানাশক ওষুধ।">analgesic properties and treatment for rheumatic aches.
Flowers are useful for pain, swelling, stiffness, or reduced movement. সহজ বাংলা: জয়েন্টের প্রদাহ।" data-rx-term="arthritis" data-rx-definition="Arthritis means joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, stiffness, or reduced movement. সহজ বাংলা: জয়েন্টের প্রদাহ।">arthritis, rheumatism as well as antidiarrheal and analgesic activity.
The flower heads is used as blood cleanser, to clean wounds sores, boils and heal eye ailments.
A tea is used to treat of colds, coughs, fevers and leucorrhea.
A tea made from flowers is used as eyewash.
The Algonkian and Delaware Indians used tea infusion made from dried leaves to treat colds and coughs. (1)

How to Eat

The fresh plants are added to salads and cooked as leafy vegetables.
The dried heads of flower and seedpods could be grounded nutritious flour or can be used as an herbal tea.
Flour of white clover flour is sprinkled on cooked foods like boiled rice.
The leaves are added to soups, salads, sauces etc.
The flowers could be added to the salads.
The herb tea could be made from the dried or fresh flowers.
The infusion made from dried leaves is an excellent for tea.
Wine is prepared by fermenting sugar, flower heads and wine yeast. (2)

Precautions

Those allergic to the clover should avoid its use.
The one under the medication of blood clots or hypertension should also avoid because it possess blood thinning substances.
Those having surgery next two weeks should also avoid white clover.
One should consult the physician to use clover tea after surgery.

References

Safety note: This is not a prescription or diagnosis. For severe symptoms, pregnancy danger signs, children with serious illness, chest pain, breathing difficulty, stroke-like weakness, or major injury, seek urgent care.

Which doctor may help?

Start with a registered doctor or the nearest qualified health center.

What to tell the doctor

Write when the problem started and how it changed.
Bring old prescriptions, investigation reports, and current medicines.
Write allergies, pregnancy status, diabetes, kidney/liver disease, and major past illnesses.
Bring one family member if the patient is weak, elderly, confused, or a child.

Questions to ask

What is the most likely cause of my symptoms?
Which danger signs mean I should go to hospital quickly?
Which tests are necessary now, and which can wait?
How should I take medicines safely and what side effects should I watch for?
When should I come for follow-up?

Tests to discuss

Vital signs: temperature, pulse, blood pressure, oxygen saturation
Basic physical examination by a clinician
CBC, urine test, blood sugar, or imaging only when clinically needed

Avoid these mistakes

Do not use antibiotics, steroid tablets/injections, or strong painkillers without proper medical advice.
Do not hide pregnancy, kidney disease, ulcer, allergy, or blood thinner use.
Do not delay emergency care when danger signs are present.

Medicine safety and first-aid guide

This section is for patient education only. It does not replace a doctor, pharmacist, or emergency care.

Safe first steps

Drink safe fluids and monitor temperature.
In dengue-prone areas, discuss CBC and platelet count when fever persists or warning signs appear.
Use tepid sponging for high fever discomfort; avoid ice-cold bathing.

OTC medicine safety

For fever, common fever medicine may be discussed with a clinician or pharmacist.
Avoid aspirin/ibuprofen-like medicines in suspected dengue unless a doctor says it is safe.

Avoid these mistakes

Do not start antibiotics without a proper medical decision.
Do not use steroid tablets or injections casually for quick relief.
Do not delay emergency care because of home remedies.

Get urgent help if

Fever with breathing difficulty, confusion, repeated vomiting, bleeding, severe weakness, stiff neck, or dehydration needs urgent care.

Medicine names, dose, and timing must be decided by a qualified clinician or pharmacist after checking age, pregnancy, allergy, other diseases, and current medicines.

For rural patients and family caregivers

Patient health record and symptom diary

Write your symptoms, medicines already taken, test results, and questions before visiting a doctor. This note stays on your device unless you print or copy it.

Doctor to discuss: Medicine doctor / pediatrician for children / qualified clinician

Tests to discuss with doctor

Temperature chart and hydration assessment
CBC with platelet count if fever persists or dengue/other infection is possible
Urine test, malaria/dengue tests, chest evaluation, or blood culture only when clinically indicated

Questions to ask

What is the most likely cause of my symptoms?
Which warning signs mean I should go to emergency care?
Which tests are really needed now?
Which medicines are safe for my age, pregnancy status, allergy, kidney/liver/stomach condition, and current medicines?
Do I need antibiotics, or is this more likely viral?

Emergency warning signs such as chest pain, severe breathing difficulty, sudden weakness, confusion, severe dehydration, major injury, or loss of bladder/bowel control need urgent medical care. Do not wait for online information.

Go to emergency care if you notice:

Severe or rapidly worsening symptoms
Breathing difficulty, chest pain, fainting, confusion, severe weakness, major injury, or severe dehydration

Doctor / service to discuss: Qualified healthcare provider; specialist depends on symptoms and examination.

Step 1
Check danger signs first
If danger signs are present, seek emergency care and do not wait for online information.
Step 2
Record the symptom story
Write when symptoms started, severity, medicines already taken, allergies, pregnancy status, and test results.
Step 3
Visit a qualified clinician
A doctor, nurse, or qualified healthcare provider can examine you and decide which tests or treatment are needed.
Step 4
Do only useful tests
Do tests after clinical assessment. Avoid unnecessary tests, random antibiotics, or repeated medicines without diagnosis.
Step 5
Follow up and return early if worse
If symptoms worsen, new warning signs appear, or treatment is not helping, return for review quickly.

Rural patient practical tips

Take a written symptom diary and all previous prescriptions/test reports.
Do not hide medicines already taken, even herbal or over-the-counter medicines.
Ask which warning signs mean urgent referral to hospital.

This roadmap is for education. A real diagnosis and treatment plan requires history, examination, and clinical judgment.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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When should I seek urgent care?

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