Red Clover, or Trifolium pratense, is an herbaceous flowering plant in the bean family Fabaceae, native to Europe, Western Asia and northwest Africa. This short-lived perennial is tolerant to drought and features three lobed leaves and a dense cluster of dark pink flowers with a paler base. Red Clover is widely grown as a fodder crop and is valued for its ability to increase soil fertility through nitrogen fixation. Its flowers and leaves are edible, often used in jellies and herbal teas.