Red Clover Trifolium pratense Pea family (Fabaceae)
Red Clover is one of several clover species introduced from Europe in the 1800s and now widespread across the region. White Clover (T. repens), commonly found in lawns, is a low growing plant with smaller, white flowerheads arising from leaf axils of stems. In addition to introduced clovers, there are a number of native clovers, such as T. attenuatum, that are found in the and zones. Bees heavily utilize clovers and the plants have an economic importance to the honey industry.
Introduced, short-lived , 6-20" tall. Leaves are , divided into 3 broad, egg-shaped , which are subtly variegated. Leaves on stalks with lance-like at base. Rose-red flowerheads are made up of 50 to 200 small, narrow flowers. One or more large thrice cut subtend the flowerheads. are small pods containing 1-2 kidney-shaped seeds.
