Red Clover
Latin Name: | Trifolium pratense |
Manx Name: | Shamrag ny gabbil |
Season: | May - October |
Locations where this species is found: | |
Fleshwick Maughold |
This clover is slightly less common than the white variety, and usually has larger flowers.
Red clover is edible, but contains estrogen-like compounds and should be avoided by people with estrogen-sensitive conditions.
The Manx name for this flower is "Shamrag ny gabbil", which means "shamrock of horses".
Red clover is edible, but contains estrogen-like compounds and should be avoided by people with estrogen-sensitive conditions.
The Manx name for this flower is "Shamrag ny gabbil", which means "shamrock of horses".