Short life but many offspring

Trifolium repens, June 23, 2020

Trifolium repens, June 23, 2020

Common & scientific name
White clover, Trifolium repens

Family
Pea, Fabaceae

Location
Turkey Rock, 10,200

Fun, weird, helpful, or little known fact

White clover is one of the most widely cultivated clovers for pastures and agricultural purposes in the world.  It is not as hardy as Red clover, though: after only 1–2 years, the original plant dies. It IS, however, a prolific seed producer, so stands of white clover may persist almost indefinitely.