Introduction-white clover Scientific name:Trifolium repens L. Common name:White clover The world's most widely grown clover. originated in the Mediterranean region(地中海地区)and was subsequently spread throughout Europe by wind,water, birds,and grazing animals. It was cultivated in the Netherlands in the 1600's and introduced into England in thel700's.Early European colonists who had recognized its value as a pasture plant brought it to America.White clove revolved(循环出现) in areas characterized by fertile soils and good soil moisture F RAGES Its evolution and spread was closely associated with the domestication of grazing animalscopyrig reseved byLong College of animal science,Northwest Agriculture&Forestry University 西北农林科技大学动物科技学院草业科学系__________________________________________________________________ College of animal science, Northwest Agriculture & Forestry University  西北农林科技大学动物科技学院草业科学系 Copyright reseved by Long Mingxiu  Introduction­white clover •  Scientific name: Trifolium repens L.  •  Common name: White clover •  The world’s most widely grown clover.  •  originated in the Mediterranean region（地中海地区） and  was subsequently spread throughout Europe by wind, water,  birds, and grazing animals.  •  It was cultivated in the Netherlands in the 1600’s and  introduced into England in the1700’s. Early European  colonists who had recognized its value as a pasture plant brought it to America. White clove revolved（循环出现） in areas characterized by fertile soils and good soil moisture.  •  Its evolution and spread was closely associated with the  domestication of grazing animals