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FABACEAE
Bean Family
Trifolium pratense  (red clover)   
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Carex Section
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Meaning of Scientific Name
Trifolium: three leaves, or each leaf divided into three parts; pratense: referring to a meadow
Native Plant
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Life Form
Perennial Herb
Phenology (Flowering Period)
April-October
Physiographic Province
☑ Piedmont
☑ Coastal Plain

County Distribution
☑ New Castle
☑ Kent
☑ Sussex

Habitat
Disturbed areas, edges, fields, roadsides
State Status
Non-native
Piedmont Status
Non-native
Coastal Plain Status
Non-native
Global Rank
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Federal Status
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Geographic Affinity
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Species at Limit of Distribution
☐ Northern
☐ Southern

North American Distribution (Non-indigenous Species)
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Coefficient of Conservatism
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Invasive
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Invasive Watchlist
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Global Origin (Non-native Species)
Europe
Wildlife Values
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Medicinal Properties
Part used: Blossoms. Internally used as a tea or tincture for chronic swollen lymph nodes and cystic conditions like ovarian cysts, fibroids, and mastitis. Syrup or tea used for ticklish coughs. Also used to promote strong bones and enhance bone density when taken regularly with other bone-building herbs. Used as part of cancer protocols to treat breast, lung, and lymphatic cancers. Topically used as a poultice to treat skin cancer, eczema, and dermatitis.
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Habitats in which this plant occurs
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