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Red clover, Trifolium pratense
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Red clover, Trifolium pratense
Common purple clover, red clover or honeysuckle trefoil, Trifolium pratense. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Richard Duppa from his The Classes and Orders of the Linnaean System of Botany, Longman, Hurst, London, 1816
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Classes Clover Common Duppa Honeysuckle Linnaean Orders Pratense Purple System Trefoil Trifolium
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This beautiful hand-colored copperplate engraving depicts the Common Red Clover, Trifolium pratense, also known as the Common Purple Clover, Honeysuckle Trefoil, or Red Trefoil. The illustration was created by the skilled hand of Richard Duppa and published as part of his comprehensive work, "The Classes and Orders of the Linnaean System of Botany," published by Longman, Hurst, Rees, Orme, and Brown in London in 1816. The Common Red Clover is a herbaceous perennial plant that belongs to the Fabaceae or Leguminosae family. It is native to Europe, Asia, and North America, and is now widely naturalized in other parts of the world. The plant is easily recognized by its distinctive trifoliate leaves, each leaflet adorned with a red or pinkish-purple flower. The flowers bloom in dense, rounded heads, attracting various pollinators, including bees and butterflies. Red Clover is an essential plant in many agricultural systems due to its nitrogen-fixing abilities, making it a valuable component of pastures and meadows. It also has medicinal properties and has been used in traditional medicine to treat various conditions, including respiratory issues and skin disorders. This exquisite engraving is a testament to the beauty and importance of the natural world, as well as the meticulous work of botanical illustrators and the advancements in botanical science during the 19th century. The intricate details and vibrant colors bring the Common Red Clover to life, inviting us to appreciate its unique characteristics and the role it plays in our ecosystem.
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