Types of clover

Alfalfa

Alfalfa is known as the purple medicinal plant and fodder for cows. It is distinguished by its purple flowers from other types of clover, in addition to being the number one fodder crop in the world due to its many benefits and advantages.^[XNUMX]

Its leaves grow at the beginning of spring, and the plant blooms from May to October, depending on the temperature and altitude of the region.^[XNUMX]

Red clover

Red Clover: The reason for the name is due to its bright red flowers, which are widely used in the pharmaceutical industry. Red clover has been widely used in traditional medicine to treat a number of diseases, such as:^[XNUMX]

Osteoporosis.
heart disease;
arthritis.
Skin disorders.
Respiratory problems such as asthma.
In addition to treating women's health problems.

White clover

White clover has three leaves and is slightly wider than other types of clover. It has a long, thin stem with a smooth texture. Its length ranges from 20 cm to 30 cm. It also has a white flower that is slightly pinkish. White clover is characterized by being water-tolerant. It has a surplus in winter, it also tolerates periods of drought, and is considered a very leafy type of clover.^[XNUMX]

Egyptian clover

Egyptian clover (in English: Egyptian clover) is one of the fodders that is grown specifically for fodder and feeding cows, as it contributes to increasing cows’ dairy productivity, and is also distinguished by the excellent quality of its seeds.^[XNUMX]

Egyptian clover was first cultivated in Egypt, and has spread widely in irrigated cropping systems in West and South Asia. It is also used in commercial agriculture in many temperate-winter countries. India is currently the largest producer of Egyptian clover. Due to the similar environmental conditions and temperatures to its original homeland, Egypt. ^[XNUMX]

Thin leaf clover

Arrowleaf clover grows in areas where rainfall exceeds 400 mm per year, and grows naturally in Italy, Greece, Corsica, western Turkey, the Balkans, and the northern Black Sea.^[XNUMX]

Pointed leaf clover is also distinguished by its deep root system compared to other leguminous plants, and the abundance of its leaves that grow densely. It also grows well in all types of soil, such as deep, well-drained sandy and clay soils, and fertile, gravel soils.^[XNUMX]