white clover (Trifolium repens) observed in Murfreesboro, TN, USA
iNaturalist: msemmiee
Citizen Science
White clover spreading through your lawn is quietly fixing nitrogen from the air into the soil, doing the work of a slow-release fertilizer — for free.
Someone in Murfreesboro, Tennessee spotted and documented white clover growing there, and the observation was verified to research quality. White clover is a small, low-growing plant with round white flower heads that's common in lawns and fields. It's actually a legume, related to beans and peas, and has a special relationship with soil bacteria that pulls nitrogen from the air and enriches the ground around it.
Key Findings
A research-grade observation of white clover (Trifolium repens) was confirmed in Murfreesboro, TN, USA
The observation meets iNaturalist's research-grade threshold, meaning it was verified by multiple community identifiers
White clover is a nitrogen-fixing legume, meaning its roots host bacteria that convert atmospheric nitrogen into plant-available soil nutrients
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A research-grade observation of white clover was recorded in Murfreesboro, TN, confirming its presence and supporting community-driven biodiversity tracking in Middle Tennessee.
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Research-grade observation of white clover in Murfreesboro, TN, USA.
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Trifolium repens, the white clover, is a herbaceous perennial plant in the bean family, Fabaceae.