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Red Clover

Trifolium pratense

Red clover is a pretty flower with bright pinkish-red blooms. It grows in fields and meadows, attracting bees and butterflies. It's not just beautiful; it also helps the soil stay healthy!

Habitat: Grasslands

Appearance

The Red Clover has distinctive globe-shaped flower heads, usually a vibrant reddish-purple or pink, that stand out in fields. Its unique leaves grow in groups of three, often marked with a pale, V-shaped chevron, making it easy to identify.

KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderFabalesFamilyFabaceaeGenusTrifolium
Red Clover
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Red Clover

Category

Plants

Rarity

Common

Danger

1/5 · Very low

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Interesting facts

Finding a four-leaf clover is super rare and brings good luck!

In some cultures, red clover flowers are used to make healthy herbal teas!

Its leaves fold up at night, as if sleeping, and unfold again at dawn!

Red Clover is a favorite snack for many animals, from deer to rabbits!

Special abilities

Ability

Soil Booster Roots

Red Clover can host special bacteria in its roots that create natural fertilizer, making the soil super healthy for other plants.

Ability

Water Hunter

Red Clover has deep roots that help it find water and nutrients far underground, making it tough in dry conditions.

Ability

Pollinator Beacon

Red Clover has bright, nectar-rich flowers that attract busy bees, which helps spread its seeds to new places.

Measurements & details

Height
20-80 cm
Spread
30-60 cm
Flower Size
1.5-3 cm
Bloom Season
Late spring to fall
Edible
Yes
Toxicity
None
Lifecycle
Biennial
Pollination Method
Insect

Ecological connections

pollinates

Buff-tailed Bumblebee

Bombus terrestris

Its long tongue can reach deep nectar.

symbiotic with

Nitrogen-fixing bacteria

Rhizobium leguminosarum

These bacteria fix nitrogen in its roots.

eaten by

Field Vole

Microtus agrestis

These small rodents often graze on its leaves.

pollinates

Honeybee

Apis mellifera

An important nectar source for honey production.

eaten by

Red Deer

Cervus elaphus

Deer frequently browse its nutritious foliage.

Traits

Also known as

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Safety

Danger

1/5 · Very low

Always check with an adult before picking flowers.

Frequently Asked Questions

How tall is Red Clover?

20-80 cm

How wide does Red Clover spread?

30-60 cm

How big are the flowers on Red Clover?

1.5-3 cm

When does Red Clover bloom?

Late spring to fall

Is Red Clover edible?

Yes

Is Red Clover toxic?

None

What is Red Clover's lifecycle?

Biennial

How is Red Clover pollinated?

Insect

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