nitrogen-fixer
noun
ni·tro·gen-fix·er
ˈnī-trə-jən-ˈfik-sər 
: any of various soil microorganisms that are involved in nitrogen fixation
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Clover, as a nitrogen-fixer, does not need fertilization to grow well, but your grass does.
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David Beaulieu, The Spruce, 6 June 2026
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