The Official Vermont State Flower

Red clover

The Red Clover (Trifolium pratense) is the official state flower of Vermont, adopted in 1895. Red Clover is a perennial herb that grows in grassy meadows and pastures. It has clusters of small, red-pinkish, sweet-scented flowers which form a unique blossoming head. Red Clover is an important wildflower and a food source for many animals. It is also used in herbal medicine to treat a variety of ailments. The Red Clover was adopted as the official state flower of Vermont because of its hardy nature and its beauty in the fields of Vermont. It was chosen as a symbol of Vermont's rural character and hardiness. Red Clover has come to symbolize the state of Vermont's natural beauty and the strength of its people.

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