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Crimson Clover

Trifolium incarnatum

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Common names

35 names · 23 languages
EnglishYour language
Other languages (22)
Dutch
  • Incarnaat klaver
  • Inkarnaatklaver[2][3]
French
Chinese (Simplified)
  • 绛车轴草[3]
Chinese (Traditional)
  • 克林生三葉草[3]
  • 絳紅三葉草[3]
  • 绛三葉[3]
Czech
  • jetel inkarnát[3]
Danish
  • Blod-Kløver[3]
Estonian
  • kahkjaspunane ristik[3]
Finnish
German
+1 more nameShow fewer names
Hungarian
  • bíborhere[3]
Italian
Japanese
  • ベニバナウマゴヤシ[3]
  • ベニバナツメクサ[3]
Lithuanian
  • Purpurinis dobilas[3]
Norwegian
  • blodkløver[3]
Polish
  • Koniczyna krwistoczerwona[3]
Portuguese
Russian
  • Клевер мясо-красный[3]
Slovak
  • ďatelina bledokarmínová[3]
Slovenian
  • Inkarnatka[3]
Swedish
  • blodklöver[3]
Turkish
  • Kan Yoncası[3]
Ukrainian
  • Конюшина багряна[3]
Sources & name notes (3)

Names recorded in our plant catalogue and botanical sources, grouped by language. Usage can vary by region.

Numbered references identify names recorded by an external source. Other names are from our plant catalogue.

[1] Trifolium incarnatum — Plant Toolbox common names ↗

NC State Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox; English common names in a United States horticultural reference.

Source records
  • Crimson Clover — ul#common_names > li:nth-of-type(1); heading: Common Name(s):; Trifolium incarnatum.
[2] Trifolium incarnatum — iNaturalist taxon names ↗

Community-curated iNaturalist taxonomy. This is a common-name attestation, not an independent botanical determination.

Source records
  • crimson clover — results[0].names[1]; taxon id 64268; Trifolium incarnatum.
  • Inkarnaatklaver — results[0].names[17]; taxon id 64268; Trifolium incarnatum.
  • Trèfle incarnat — results[0].names[12]; taxon id 64268; Trifolium incarnatum.
  • Blutklee — results[0].names[9]; taxon id 64268; Trifolium incarnatum.
  • Inkarnat-Klee — results[0].names[8]; taxon id 64268; Trifolium incarnatum.
  • Italienischer Klee — results[0].names[11]; taxon id 64268; Trifolium incarnatum.
  • Rosenklee — results[0].names[10]; taxon id 64268; Trifolium incarnatum.
  • scarlet clover — results[0].names[4]; taxon id 64268; Trifolium incarnatum.
  • Trèfle du Roussillon — results[0].names[13]; taxon id 64268; Trifolium incarnatum.
  • Trèfle farouche — results[0].names[14]; taxon id 64268; Trifolium incarnatum.
  • Trifoglio incarnato — results[0].names[19]; taxon id 64268; Trifolium incarnatum.
  • Erva-do-amor — results[0].names[5]; taxon id 64268; Trifolium incarnatum.
  • Trevo-encarnado — results[0].names[6]; taxon id 64268; Trifolium incarnatum.
  • Trevo-vermelho — results[0].names[7]; taxon id 64268; Trifolium incarnatum.
[3] Trifolium incarnatum — iNaturalist taxon names ↗

Community-curated iNaturalist taxonomy; common-name attestation, not an independent botanical determination.

Source records
  • crimson clover — results[0].names[1]; taxon id 64268; Trifolium incarnatum.
  • Inkarnaatklaver — results[0].names[17]; taxon id 64268; Trifolium incarnatum.
  • Trèfle incarnat — results[0].names[12]; taxon id 64268; Trifolium incarnatum.
  • Blutklee — results[0].names[9]; taxon id 64268; Trifolium incarnatum.
  • Inkarnat-Klee — results[0].names[8]; taxon id 64268; Trifolium incarnatum.
  • Italienischer Klee — results[0].names[11]; taxon id 64268; Trifolium incarnatum.
  • Rosenklee — results[0].names[10]; taxon id 64268; Trifolium incarnatum.
  • scarlet clover — results[0].names[4]; taxon id 64268; Trifolium incarnatum.
  • Trèfle du Roussillon — results[0].names[13]; taxon id 64268; Trifolium incarnatum.
  • Trèfle farouche — results[0].names[14]; taxon id 64268; Trifolium incarnatum.
  • Trifoglio incarnato — results[0].names[19]; taxon id 64268; Trifolium incarnatum.
  • Erva-do-amor — results[0].names[5]; taxon id 64268; Trifolium incarnatum.
  • Trevo-encarnado — results[0].names[6]; taxon id 64268; Trifolium incarnatum.
  • Trevo-vermelho — results[0].names[7]; taxon id 64268; Trifolium incarnatum.
  • veriapila — results[0].names[3]; taxon id 64268; Trifolium incarnatum.
  • jetel inkarnát — results[0].names[15]; taxon id 64268; Trifolium incarnatum.
  • kahkjaspunane ristik — results[0].names[16]; taxon id 64268; Trifolium incarnatum.
  • blodkløver — results[0].names[18]; taxon id 64268; Trifolium incarnatum.
  • Blod-Kløver — results[0].names[20]; taxon id 64268; Trifolium incarnatum.
  • Клевер мясо-красный — results[0].names[21]; taxon id 64268; Trifolium incarnatum.
  • ベニバナツメクサ — results[0].names[22]; taxon id 64268; Trifolium incarnatum.
  • ベニバナウマゴヤシ — results[0].names[23]; taxon id 64268; Trifolium incarnatum.
  • Koniczyna krwistoczerwona — results[0].names[24]; taxon id 64268; Trifolium incarnatum.
  • blodklöver — results[0].names[25]; taxon id 64268; Trifolium incarnatum.
  • 絳紅三葉草 — results[0].names[26]; taxon id 64268; Trifolium incarnatum.
  • 克林生三葉草 — results[0].names[27]; taxon id 64268; Trifolium incarnatum.
  • 绛车轴草 — results[0].names[28]; taxon id 64268; Trifolium incarnatum.
  • 绛三葉 — results[0].names[29]; taxon id 64268; Trifolium incarnatum.
  • Inkarnatka — results[0].names[30]; taxon id 64268; Trifolium incarnatum.
  • Purpurinis dobilas — results[0].names[31]; taxon id 64268; Trifolium incarnatum.
  • Конюшина багряна — results[0].names[32]; taxon id 64268; Trifolium incarnatum.
  • bíborhere — results[0].names[33]; taxon id 64268; Trifolium incarnatum.
  • ďatelina bledokarmínová — results[0].names[34]; taxon id 64268; Trifolium incarnatum.
  • Kan Yoncası — results[0].names[35]; taxon id 64268; Trifolium incarnatum.
Plant references

Source-backed information

Published observations for this plant. Each reference supports the information beside it.

Botanical family
Fabaceae

Genus-level classification for Trifolium; this does not confirm the complete catalogue name.

Sources [1]
Taxonomy
NC State Extension publishes a profile under Trifolium incarnatum.

Profile-name match; no accepted-name status is asserted.

Sources [2]
Mature height
0.3–0.91 m

NC State Extension profile. Converted from the source range in feet and inches; mature size varies with growing conditions.

Sources [2]
Mature spread
0.3–0.91 m

NC State Extension profile. Converted from the source range in feet and inches; mature size varies with growing conditions.

Sources [2]
Plant habit
Creeping; Erect

NC State Extension profile.

Sources [2]
Life cycle
Annual

NC State Extension profile.

Sources [2]
Growth rate
Rapid

NC State Extension profile.

Sources [2]
Light
Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)

NC State Extension profile.

Sources [2]
Moisture and drainage
Good Drainage; Moist; Occasionally Dry

NC State Extension profile.

Sources [2]
Soil texture
Clay; Loam (Silt)

NC State Extension profile.

Sources [2]
Soil pH
Acid (<6.0); Alkaline (>8.0); Neutral (6.0-8.0)

NC State Extension profile. These source categories do not certify the catalogue’s numeric pH interval.

Sources [2]
Flowering season
Spring

NC State Extension profile. Seasons reflect the source region and do not verify the catalogue’s exact flowering months.

Sources [2]
Reported wildlife attraction
Listed as attracting: bees.

NC State Extension profile. Broad wildlife categories; this does not establish flower visits by a named bee species or quantify nectar and pollen.

Sources [2]
Native range
Europe to NW. Iran.

Explicit native locality records in Kew WCVP v16; introduced and doubtful distributions excluded. Continent conversion follows the documented geographic mapping.

Sources [3]
Catalogue ratings

Who this plant supports

Honey bees

High suitability
Nectar value High
Pollen value High
Agroforestry database

Complete plant information

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Structure

Vegetation layer
Herbaceous
Size
Small
Dimensions
0.50 m high × 0.00 m wide
Growth rate
Moderate
Lifecycle
Annual

Site conditions

USDA hardiness
3-9
Moisture
Moist
Soil
Sandy, Loamy, Clay
pH
Acid, Neutral, Alkaline
Light
Sun

Uses

Edible parts
Seed, Tea
Functions
Nitrogen fixer
Edibility
2 out of 5
Medicinal value
0 out of 5

Seeds: Sprouted seeds can be added to salads. You can also dry the seeds and grind them to make nutritious flour. Flower heads: After drying, the flower heads can be used as a tea substitute.

Sources and references

References for the information marked with source numbers on this page.

Sources checked
  1. Catalogue of Life Trifolium — Catalogue of Life COL26.8

    COL26.8 (2026-08-20). Contributing checklist: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP): Fabaceae. This is taxonomic evidence, not an independent ecological study.

    Supports: Botanical family
    Relevant sections
    • Botanical family: NameUsage.tsv line 3796397; ID 9CM9W; rank genus; status accepted

    Source checked on .

    Source data licence: CC BY 4.0.

  2. NC State Extension Trifolium incarnatum — Plant Toolbox

    NC State Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox. Growing conditions and seasons reflect its United States horticultural context.

    Supports: TaxonomyMature heightMature spreadPlant habitLife cycleGrowth rateLightMoisture and drainageSoil textureSoil pHFlowering seasonReported wildlife attraction
    Relevant sections
    • Taxonomy: Main botanical heading (h1)
    • Mature height: Dimensions / Height
    • Mature spread: Dimensions / Width
    • Plant habit: Habit/Form
    • Life cycle: Life Cycle
    • Growth rate: Growth Rate
    • Light: Light
    • Moisture and drainage: Soil Drainage
    • Soil texture: Soil Texture
    • Soil pH: Soil pH
    • Flowering season: Flower Bloom Time
    • Reported wildlife attraction: Attracts

    Source checked on .

  3. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew Trifolium incarnatum — Kew WCVP native distribution

    Native distribution and taxonomic treatment from the official WCVP v16 export (4 June 2026). The link opens the corresponding POWO taxon. Source rows are retained in the native-range audit archive.

    Supports: Native range
    Relevant sections
    • Native range: WCVP v16; wcvp_names.csv lines 166413; wcvp_distribution.csv native locality lines 884681, 884682, 884683, 884684, 884685, 884686, 884687, 884688, 884689, 884690, 884691, 884692, 884693, 884694, 884695, 884696, 884697, 884698, 884699, 884700, 884701, 884702, 884703, 884704, 884705, 884706, 884711, 884723, 884724, 884725

    Source checked on .

    Source data licence: CC BY 3.0.