Red clover

Red clover (Trifolium pratense)

Red clover, also known as Purple clover

Red clover is commonly grown both as a fodder plant and as green manure due to its ability to fix nitrogen through its root nodules, which enhances soil fertility. This legume is widely naturalized across the globe, including regions like the United States and Australia, often escaping cultivation. Additionally, its attractive flowers make it popular as an ornamental plant.

Key Facts About Red clover

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Attributes of Red clover

Lifespan
Perennial, Biennial
Plant Type
Herb
Plant Height
20 cm to 80 cm
Spread
40 cm
Leaf Color
Green Blue
Flower Size
1.2 cm to 1.5 cm
Flower Color
Pink Purple Red

Scientific Classification of Red clover

Phylum
Vascular plants
Class
Dicotyledons
Order
Fabales
Family
Legume
Genus
Clovers
Species
Red clover

Toxicity

Ingestion