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Red Clover

Plant Info
Also known as:
Scientific name:Trifolium pratense
Family:Pea (Fabaceae)
Life cycle:perrenial
Origin:non-native
Habitat:sun; fields, along roads
Bloom season:spring, summer, fall
Plant height:6 to 36 inches
Spotted in Ramsey County at:

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Detailed Information

Flower: irregular shape round cluster
[photo of Red Clover] ¾-inch round dull red flower head
Leaves: alternate attachment palmate type

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