Red clover

Common Name:

clover, red

Scientific Name:

Trifolium pratense

Family:

Fabaceae

Lifecycle:

Perennial

Features

Inflorescence a cluster of pink to red flowers– predominately pink as opposed to deep red of crimson clover. Alternating trifoliate leaves with light pubescence.

Description

Not as common in Alabama as other clover and clover-like species, most likely due to lack of planting of this species. “Red” name is confusing as inflorescence is normally pink to dark pink.