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Crimson Clover, Italian Clover - Trifolium incarnatum


Family: Fabaceae – Pea family Genus Common Name: Clover Native Status: Introduced
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.

Journal Articles Referencing Clover
Distribution of Trifolium incarnatum in the United States and Canada:
USDA Plants Distribution Map
Blue=Native; Grey=Introduced

Map from USDA Plants Database:
USDA, NRCS. 2009. The PLANTS Database (http://plants.usda.gov, 21 May 2013). National Plant Data Center, Baton Rouge, LA 70874-4490 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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All content except USDA Plants Database map Copyright Gerald C. Williamson 2013
Photographs Copyrighted by the named photographer