Red Clover

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Red Clover (Trifolium pratense) is a plant in the pea family (Fabaceae), originally introduced from Europe.

It is very common in fields and meadows across the United States, and easily identified by the pink flowers and three pointed leaves.

Adding an organic fertilizer high in nitrogen is the suggested organic remedy for lawns with clover problems.

Red clover also as a history as an herbal medicine, used to treat a variety of ills from cancer to respiratory problems. The National Institutes of Health says, "There is not enough scientific evidence to determine whether red clover is effective for any other health conditions (meaning a couple of small studies on its use for menopause)."

© 2008 Patricia A. Michaels