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.