Red Clover

= Ecological Role – Cover
= Carrier Medium – Pollen
= Synthetic Modifier – Stimulants / Relaxants
= Description – Groundcover to prevent weeds, dense shallow root mass protects soil from erosion and provides food for grazers. Introduces and retains nitrogen in the soil.

-               Kingdom: Plantae
·        Scientific name: Trifolium repens
·        Habit: Flower
·        Duration: Perennial
·        Sex: Monoecious
-               Lifespan: 3 to 5 years
·        Germination: 2 to 3 days
·        Maturation: 8 to 10 weeks
·        Mature Height: 6 to 20 inches
-               Flower:
·        Bloom Time: June to August
·        Circadian Rhythm: Diurnal
·        Abundance: High
·        Size: ½” to ¾”
·        Color: Pink, Red
·        Scent:
·        Pollen Abundance:
·        Pollen Release:
·        Nectar Abundance:
-               Leaf:
·        Size: 1/2” to ¾” in length
·        Color: Green
-               Pollinator:
·        Insect: Honeybee, Bumblebee,
-               Feeder:
·        Mammal: Deer
-               Pest:
·        Insect: Clover Root Curculio, Clover Root Borer, Meadow Spittlebug
·        Nematodes:
·        Fungus: Red clover rust
-               Medicine:
·        Menopause Alleviation
-               Culture:
·        Soil: Groundcover to prevent weeds, dense shallow root mass protects soil from erosion and provides food for grazers. Introduces and retains nitrogen in the soil.
·        Sun: Full sun or slightly shaded
-               Conservation Status: G5 (Secure)