Several legume species are used in Ontario. They look the same, but differ in size. Wild white clover is the smallest, ranging in height from 5 to 17 cm. The intermediate, common white, grows to 25 cm, while Ladino can grow to 34 cm tall. Note Two types of red clover are used in Ontario, single cut and double cut.
Single cut is taller and coarser than double cut red clover.
Tall coarse appearance, leaflets roundish and with toothed edges, crushed stems and leaves have a distinctive sweet odor. Note Two types of sweet clover, yellow flowering and white flowering are used. The white flowering type is deeper rooting, taller and coarser than the yellow flowering sweet clovers. The crown shaped cluster of pinkish to purplish flowers and vetch-like leaves without tendrils. The leaves, and the small yellow flower clusters on stalks longer than the leaves.