Red Clover
Red Clover
| Irish name: | Seamair dhearg |
| Scientific name: | Trifolium pratense |
| Family Group: | Fabaceae |
Ubiquitous, abundant in meadows, along roadsides, and in gardens. Blooms from June to October. A perennial plant native to the area.
Identification
Globular heads of red or pink flowers on erect, hairy, solid stems. Usually stalkless above upper leaves. Tri-foliate leaves, leaflets usually 2x long as broad, often with white marking. Stipules broad-triangular with bristle point. More/less erect to sprawling growth. Height: 15-45cm.
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