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Crimson Clover, Italian Clover - Trifolium incarnatum


Family: Fabaceae - Pea family Genus Common Name: Clover Native Status: IntroducedDicot Annual Herb
Trifolium incarnatum - Crimson Clover, Italian Clover. This introduced clover, considered invasive by some authorities, is found in 43 states. It was brought into North America from Europe as cattle feed. It also can enrich the soil, fixing nitrogen.

Found in:
AL, AR, CA, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV

Journal Articles Referencing Clover
Trifolium incarnatum

Distribution of Trifolium incarnatum in the United States and Canada:
USDA Map temporarily unavailable.
Blue=Native; Grey=Introduced

Map from USDA Plants Database:
USDA, NRCS. 2017. The PLANTS Database (http://plants.usda.gov, 16 Jan 2025). National Plant Data Team, Greensboro, NC 27401-4901 USA.

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Site: Pigeon Mountain - East, Walker County GA Date: 2010-April-18Photographer: Gerald C. Williamson
Nikon D60
Tamron SP 90MM f/2.8 AF Macro
Crimson Clover has striking red blossoms.
Trifolium incarnatum
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Trifolium incarnatum initially published on USWildflowers.com 2010-10-03; Updated 2015-06-24

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