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  • Like so many of the inherited wildflowers here, the red clover, Trifolium pratense was once considered a weed and was pulled.

    Wildflowers Of May* « Fairegarden 2010

  • Kenland and Pennscott varieties of red clover (Trifolium pratense L.) are more adapted to acid mine spoil conditions than Chesapeake and Mammoth varieties.

    Offsetting carbon dioxide emissions through minesoil reclamation 2009

  • From experiments which I have lately tried, I have found that the visits of bees are necessary for the fertilisation of some kinds of clover; but humble-bees alone visit the red clover (Trifolium pratense), as other bees cannot reach the nectar.

    The Spectator's take on Darwin, 1882 2009

  • Clover (Trifolium -repens (white) or -pratense (red))

    Organic gardening: Weed control 2007

  • The dried unprocessed flowers (which I've found in the bulk area of several organic food co-ops) are best, according to herbal expert Susun Weed: One of the most cherished of the fertility-increasing plants is red clover (Trifolium pratense).

    Archive 2006-09-01 GreenFertility 2006

  • Trifolium pratense hydraulic mechanism leontodon flower hydraulic mechanism mimosa pudica hydraulic mechanism venus fly trap hydraulic mechanism

    The Speculist: Why Invent When You Can Discover? 2005

  • Trifolium pratense hydraulic mechanism leontodon flower hydraulic mechanism mimosa pudica hydraulic mechanism venus fly trap hydraulic mechanism

    The Speculist: June 2005 Archives 2005

  • Red clover blossoms Trifolium pratense is a versatile herb that is usually thought of as a blood purifier.

    THE NATURAL REMEDY BIBLE JOHN LUST 2003

  • Another herb to use for breast cancer is red clover Trifolium pratense.

    THE NATURAL REMEDY BIBLE JOHN LUST 2003

  • Red clover Trifolium pratense is related to the pea and bean family, and like its relative, the soybean, is high in potent isoflavones and will naturally increase estrogen.

    THE NATURAL REMEDY BIBLE JOHN LUST 2003

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