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Trifolium pratense (Fabaceae ) 1:160  
Trifolium pratense (Red Clover) is a herbaceous weed with trifoliate leaves and stems that are erect at least at the ends. The leaves are on petioles and are covered with appressed hairs on the lower or both surfaces. The leaflets are widest near the middle and quite rounded, 30-60 mm long by 10-35 mm wide. The flowers are pink to purple and in large heads that are almost spherical and about 20-30 mm  long and wide.

 

 

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