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trifolium incarnatie

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Familyfabaceae

Orderfabales

Lifespanannual

Trivial namecrimson clover

Blossom colorred

Blossom symmetryradial

Inflorescencedeterminate

Phyllotaxisalternate

Trifolium incarnatum, commonly known as crimson clover, is an annual flowering plant native to Europe and Asia. With its striking crimson-red flowers and trifoliate leaves, it adds a vibrant splash of color to fields, meadows, and roadsides. Crimson clover is valued for its ability to fix nitrogen in the soil, making it beneficial as a cover crop and green manure. Additionally, it attracts pollinators like bees and butterflies and provides forage for grazing animals. Despite its invasive tendencies in some regions, it is appreciated for its ornamental value and ecological benefits.

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