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Red clover
Scientific name: Trifolium pratense
A familiar 'weed' of gardens, roadsides, meadows and parks, red clover has trefoil leaves and red, rounded flower heads. It is often used as fodder for livestock.
Species information
Statistics
Height: up to 40cmConservation status
Common.