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Posted: Sep/09/2008 2:13 PM PST
Very common wildflower. This is for all you 'viewers.' Get your feet wet. Attachments:  |
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Posted: Sep/09/2008 3:27 PM PST
Very kind Told2b, but I must refrain from answering this simple MP. I am a constant "viewer" and always in awe of the "regulars" knowledge. This site is addictive enough without starting a plant game-I would be searching all over for an answer & since I do not have your plant knowledge it would take me all night! This forum makes me want to take the MG program....You are all impressive~Andrea |
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Posted: Sep/09/2008 10:34 PM PST
Andrea, a couple of the regulars may be experts but the rest of us have to work at IDing the mystery plants. Interest in playing has been waning over the last couple of months. I was just trying to drum up some new players. |
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Posted: Sep/09/2008 11:35 PM PST
LOL I've been veiwing and searching but it's all above my head a bit still. That, for example, looks like a red clover to me  So I should say: "Is it in the genus Trifolium?" |
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Posted: Sep/09/2008 11:51 PM PST
Just ask: is it a Red Clover. PS. I think 3D is the expert on plants.
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Posted: Sep/10/2008 12:07 AM PST
Nobody ever says "Oh, is it a red clover??" on the second entry!!! Must be scientific!! Is it a Trifolium pratense? |
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Posted: Sep/10/2008 8:42 AM PST
Quote: Originally posted by aimee Nobody ever says "Oh, is it a red clover??" on the second entry!!! Must be scientific!!Is it a Trifolium pratense? Ta,da!! Aimee, You are a Winner!!! Either botanical or common name is usually OK. Sometimes common name means different plants to different people. There are a couple of posts at the top of this forum that usually answers any questions. |
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Posted: Sep/10/2008 8:54 AM PST
Vermont State Flower Red clover - Trifolium pratense was designated as the official Vermont state flower on February 1, 1895. Red clover flower plant is a wild growing perennial in meadows throughout Europe and Asia. Red clover is also known as Pavine Clover or Cowgrass. Kingdom: Plantae; Division: Magnoliophyta; Class: Magnoliopsida; Subclass: Rosidae; Order: Fabales; Family: Fabaceae; Genus: Trifolium; Species: pratense Red clover is not a native of the Americas but was naturalised from northern Europe. The red clover flowers at the end of the branched stems are considered to be the source of its medicinal properties and are usually dried for therapeutic use. Red clover flower is small and 15-60 cm. in height. The Red clover flower is a dome-shaped flower cluster. The Red clover flowers are arranged at the terminal shoot. The flower heads are nested in 2-3 leaves. Each red clover flower head is between ½-1 inch wide. Red clover flower has pink to red flower head, made up of many 100-125 or more small typical legume flowers. Facts About Red clover Red clover flower plants are Perennial herbs, and sometimes biennial. Red Clover flower plant can grow upto 20 inches tall. Red clover is a legume that is a rich source of isoflavones. Red clover plant stems are erect or ascending. Red clover plant leaves are in the form of basal rosette with long-petioles. Red clover plant leaves are edible and nutritious. Red clover plant stems are strong, upright woody stems, high in fiber. Red clover plant lives for only 1-3 years. The leaflets of the Red clover has a light green, V-shaped smudge in the center. Root system in the Red clover flowering plant is well developed tap root which is drought resistant. Red clover flowering plant parts are said to retard progress of cancerous tumours before ulceration has taken place. Red clover flower is also used in skin problems, like psoriasis and upper respiratory tract problems. Red Clover seed germinate quickly in moist soil. Uses Red Clover is primarily used for hay, silage, and soil improve-ment. It is a quick growing crop, easily established, and produces high quality forage. Tolerance of shade allows Red Clover to be used effectively as a cover crop under silage corn. Newer varieties of medium Red Clover can be productive for 3 years or more under proper management. Attachments:      |
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Posted: Sep/10/2008 8:05 PM PST
Aw shoot, I bit, and now I gotta do the next one. I'll give it a go. |
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Posted: Sep/10/2008 9:36 PM PST
Andrea, a couple of the regulars may be experts but the rest of us have to work at IDing the mystery plants. Interest in playing has been waning over the last couple of months. I was just trying to drum up some new players Hahaha-I know what you were trying to do Told2b, great idea as well. I have almost started the hunt several times over the last few months. In addition to everything else, I have spent 15+hrs walking & 5hrs cross training/wk since March in preparation for the The 3-Day walk this weekend. I know myself well and if I started this great game-I would hardly sleep!!!! Since school has started (empty house during the day) I am certain the bug will bite hard after the walk and when the weather cools. I still consider you ALL experts-to me!~Andrea P.S. Way to go Aimee!! |
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