Clovers

A general common term for the Trefoil genus called Trifolium, which typically have three leaves, and which belong to the Fabaceae family (formerly called Leguminosae). There are many species, including White Clover, Lesser Trefoil and Red Clover. Some common names for weeds include the word trefoil, such as Birdsfoot Trefoil, but they can belong to different genera, such as Lotus corniculatus, in this case, although it is in the same family.