Red Clover

Botanische kenmerken

Perennial, 20–50 cm, with three-part leaves marked by a pale crescent and dense rose-purple flower heads.

Herkomst

Europe and Western Asia; naturalised across temperate regions worldwide.

Traditioneel gebruik

A familiar herb in European and North American herbal tradition, where the dried flowers were used in gentle infusions.

Interessante weetjes

As a legume, red clover fixes nitrogen — which is why it was long sown to restore tired fields.