Red Clover Blossoms

A perennial, 1-2 feet tall, with several steins, arising from one root, and slightly hairy. The leaves are ternate. Leaflets are ovate, entire, nearly smooth, ending in a long point, often a lighter color in the center. The fragrant flowers are red to purple, in dense, terminal ovoid or globular heads. It is a native of Europe and common in cultivation across the U.S. Found wild in mountain meadows, disturbed areas and along stream banks, in light sandy soil. The Indians of California, Arizona & elsewhere have eaten it and other species, raw or as a salad. A tea from the flower can be drunk daily. Steep 1 teaspoon of the flowers to 1 cup water. A decoction can be made of the roots. UPC: 084783017004. Origin(s): Albania, Bulgaria, Chile, Croatia, Poland, United States. Latin Name(s): Trifolium pratense. Also known as: Cow clover, wild clover, purple clover. Plant Part(s) Used: Blossoms. Appearance: Cut & Whole: Purple,green & brown. Powder: Greenish Brown. Aroma: Fragrant. T