Trifolium pratense

Trifolium pratense is toxic to horses. The reported severity is severe. Also known as Red Clover.

horses

Mild Moderate Severe Critical

If your animal ate this plant, call your veterinarian, the ASPCA Animal Poison Control on (888) 426-4435 or the Pet Poison Helpline on (855) 764-7661. Fees may apply.

Symptoms to watch for

Abdominal Pain Drooling Dermatitis Difficulty Breathing Cardiac Failure

The color of each symptom follows the severity scale above.

About

Trifolium pratense, red clover, is a herbaceous species of flowering plant in the bean family, Fabaceae. It is native to the Old World, but planted and naturalised in many other regions.

Common Names

  • Red Clover

Also recorded as Chilean Clover, Cowgrass Clover, Mammoth Red Clover, Medium Red Clover, Peavine Clover and Purple Clover.

Facts

Family
Fabaceae
Duration
Biennial, Perennial
Growth habit
Forb/herb
In the wild
GB, FR, NL, SE, DE, CH + more
Source
Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0
Elsewhere

Countries with the most wild observations, from GBIF data.