Red Clover in Caroline Co., Maryland (8/30/2017).

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Red Clover blooming in Anne Arundel Co., Maryland (5/29/2019).

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Red Clover blooming in Caroline Co., Maryland (5/25/2014).

View Record Details Photo by Jim Stasz MBP List

Red Clover in Anne Arundel Co., Maryland (5/11/2011).

View Record Details Photo by Bill Harms MBP List

Red Clover in Kent Co., Maryland (10/23/2020). (c) Wayne Longbottom, some rights reserved (<a rel='license' href='http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/'>CC BY-NC</a>). (Photo ID: 252704 - Psn: 32)

Red Clover in Kent Co., Maryland (10/23/2020). (c) Wayne Longbottom, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC).

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Red Clover blooming in Allegany Co., Maryland (6/16/2012).

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Red Clover in Kent Co., Maryland (10/23/2020). (c) Wayne Longbottom, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC).

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Red Clover in Kent Co., Maryland (5/24/2016).

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Red Clover in Anne Arundel Co., Maryland (7/12/2016).

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Red Clover in Caroline Co., Maryland (10/11/2020). (c) Wayne Longbottom, some rights reserved (<a rel='license' href='http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/'>CC BY-NC</a>). (Photo ID: 238422 - Psn: 44)

Red Clover in Caroline Co., Maryland (10/11/2020). (c) Wayne Longbottom, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC).

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Red Clover blooming in St. Mary's Co., Maryland (5/8/2016).

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Red Clover in Caroline Co., Maryland (10/3/2020). (c) Wayne Longbottom, some rights reserved (<a rel='license' href='http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/'>CC BY-NC</a>). (Photo ID: 225800 - Psn: 45)

Red Clover in Caroline Co., Maryland (10/3/2020). (c) Wayne Longbottom, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC).

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Red Clover in Calvert Co., Maryland (9/30/2017).

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Red Clover in Dorchester Co., Maryland (5/10/2019).

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White form of Red Clover in Caroline Co., Maryland (5/15/2019).

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A white form Red Clover in Talbot Co., Maryland (7/4/2016).

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White form of Red Clover in Dorchester Co., Maryland (7/31/2016).

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Red Clover hosting a female Sachem in Washington Co., Maryland (5/20/2013).

View Record Details Photo by Bonnie Ott MBP List

Red Clover hosting a Gray Hairstreak in Howard Co., Maryland (6/28/2015).

View Record Details Photo by Kevin Heffernan MBP List

Red Clover hosting a Dun Skipper in Queen Anne's Co., Maryland (5/27/2007).

View Record Details Photo by Bill Hubick MBP List

Red Clover in Caroline Co., Maryland (5/4/2019). (c) Ashley M Bradford, some rights reserved (<a rel='license' href='http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/'>CC BY-NC</a>). (Photo ID: 282154 - Psn: 200)

Red Clover in Caroline Co., Maryland (5/4/2019). (c) Ashley M Bradford, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC).

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Red Clover in Caroline Co., Maryland (5/4/2019). (c) Ashley M Bradford, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC).

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Red Clover in Montgomery Co., Maryland (10/31/2020). (c) Tanya Riseman, some rights reserved (<a rel='license' href='http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/'>CC BY-NC</a>). (Photo ID: 285882 - Psn: 200)

Red Clover in Montgomery Co., Maryland (10/31/2020). (c) Tanya Riseman, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC).

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Red Clover in Worcester Co., Maryland (8/20/2016). (c) nycticorax, some rights reserved (<a rel='license' href='http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/'>CC BY-NC</a>). (Photo ID: 288649 - Psn: 200)

Red Clover in Worcester Co., Maryland (8/20/2016). (c) nycticorax, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC).

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Red Clover in Worcester Co., Maryland (8/20/2016). (c) nycticorax, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC).

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Red Clover in Worcester Co., Maryland (4/16/2020). (c) Wayne Longbottom, some rights reserved (<a rel='license' href='http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/'>CC BY-NC</a>). (Photo ID: 289740 - Psn: 200)

Red Clover in Worcester Co., Maryland (4/16/2020). (c) Wayne Longbottom, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC).

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Red Clover in Worcester Co., Maryland (5/26/2020). (c) Wayne Longbottom, some rights reserved (<a rel='license' href='http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/'>CC BY-NC</a>). (Photo ID: 294257 - Psn: 200)

Red Clover in Worcester Co., Maryland (5/26/2020). (c) Wayne Longbottom, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC).

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Red Clover in Caroline Co., Maryland (5/27/2020). (c) Wayne Longbottom, some rights reserved (<a rel='license' href='http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/'>CC BY-NC</a>). (Photo ID: 294539 - Psn: 200)

Red Clover in Caroline Co., Maryland (5/27/2020). (c) Wayne Longbottom, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC).

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Red Clover in Howard Co., Maryland (8/21/2020). (c) johnbotany, some rights reserved (<a rel='license' href='http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/'>CC BY-NC</a>). (Photo ID: 303466 - Psn: 200)

Red Clover in Howard Co., Maryland (8/21/2020). (c) johnbotany, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC).

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Red Clover in Washington Co., Maryland (10/9/2022). (c) Frode Jacobsen, some rights reserved (<a rel='license' href='http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/'>CC BY-NC</a>). (Photo ID: 818929 - Psn: 200)

Red Clover in Washington Co., Maryland (10/9/2022). (c) Frode Jacobsen, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC).

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Red Clover in Talbot Co., Maryland (5/22/2023). (c) Matthew Beziat, some rights reserved (<a rel='license' href='http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/'>CC BY-NC</a>). (Photo ID: 978923 - Psn: 200)

Red Clover in Talbot Co., Maryland (5/22/2023). (c) Matthew Beziat, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC).

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Red Clover in Somerset Co., Maryland (5/25/2024). (c) Jonathan Irons, some rights reserved (<a rel='license' href='http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/'>CC BY-NC</a>). (Photo ID: 1026095 - Psn: 200)

Red Clover in Somerset Co., Maryland (5/25/2024). (c) Jonathan Irons, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC).

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Red Clover in Allegany Co., Maryland (6/11/2025). (c) Clara Thiel, all rights reserved. (Photo ID: 1278575 - Psn: 200)

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Red Clover in Anne Arundel Co., Maryland (6/3/2025). (c) Robert Ferraro, some rights reserved (<a rel='license' href='http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/'>CC BY-NC</a>). (Photo ID: 1278688 - Psn: 200)

Red Clover in Anne Arundel Co., Maryland (6/3/2025). (c) Robert Ferraro, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC).

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Red Clover in Montgomery Co., Maryland (6/15/2025). (c) essayer, some rights reserved (<a rel='license' href='http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/'>CC BY-NC</a>). (Photo ID: 1281603 - Psn: 200)

Red Clover in Montgomery Co., Maryland (6/15/2025). (c) essayer, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC).

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Red Clover in Baltimore Co., Maryland (6/15/2025). (c) Leo Pecora, some rights reserved (<a rel='license' href='http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/'>CC BY-NC</a>). (Photo ID: 1281671 - Psn: 200)

Red Clover in Baltimore Co., Maryland (6/15/2025). (c) Leo Pecora, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC).

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Red Clover in Frederick Co., Maryland (6/15/2025). (c) RD, some rights reserved (<a rel='license' href='http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/'>CC BY-NC</a>). (Photo ID: 1281779 - Psn: 200)

Red Clover in Frederick Co., Maryland (6/15/2025). (c) RD, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC).

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Red Clover in Howard Co., Maryland (6/26/2018). (c) Bill Hubick, all rights reserved. (Photo ID: 1290530 - Psn: 200)

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Red Clover in Anne Arundel Co., Maryland (6/30/2018). (c) Bill Hubick, all rights reserved. (Photo ID: 1290593 - Psn: 200)

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Red Clover in Montgomery Co. (8/14/2025). (c) Anne DeNovo, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)

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Red Clover in Garrett Co. (9/13/2025). (c) Frode Jacobsen, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)

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Red Clover in Prince George's Co. (9/13/2025). (c) johnbotany, all rights reserved (Photo ID: 1355396 - Psn: 200)

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Red Clover in Prince George's Co. (9/12/2025). (c) Jenny Glenn, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)

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Red Clover in Prince George's Co. (9/11/2025). (c) Jenny Glenn, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)

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Red Clover in Prince George's Co. (9/11/2025). (c) Jenny Glenn, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)

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Red Clover in Prince George's Co. (9/11/2025). (c) Jenny Glenn, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)

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Red Clover in Worcester Co., Maryland (9/27/2025). (c) Derek Hudgins, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)

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Red Clover in Calvert Co., Maryland (5/10/2019). (c) colechapman38, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)

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Red Clover in Anne Arundel Co., Maryland (4/26/2026). (c) Wayne Longbottom, some rights reserved (<a rel='license' href='http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/'>CC BY-NC</a>) (Photo ID: 1494943 - Psn: 200)

Red Clover in Anne Arundel Co., Maryland (4/26/2026). (c) Wayne Longbottom, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)

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Red Clover in Garrett Co., Maryland (Date obscured). (c) Kyle Klotz, all rights reserved (Photo ID: 1500409 - Psn: 200)

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Status

Common throughout the state in any open habitat. May bloom at anytime of the year.

Where To Find

Look for blooming Red Clover in any open habitat across the state.

Relationships

Host plant for the butterfly Eastern Tailed-Blue.

Host plant for various moth species including Black-marked Ancylis Moth and Clover Head Caterpillar Moth (Gilligan, Wright, & Gibson, 2008).

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Red Clover in Caroline Co., Maryland (8/30/2017). View Record Details Media by Wayne Longbottom.

Red Clover blooming in Anne Arundel Co., Maryland (5/29/2019). View Record Details Media by David Illig.

Red Clover blooming in Caroline Co., Maryland (5/25/2014). View Record Details Media by Jim Stasz.

Red Clover in Anne Arundel Co., Maryland (5/11/2011). View Record Details Media by Bill Harms.

Red Clover in Kent Co., Maryland (10/23/2020). (c) Wayne Longbottom, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). View Record Details Media by Wayne Longbottom.

Red Clover blooming in Allegany Co., Maryland (6/16/2012). View Record Details Media by Kimberly Booth.

Red Clover in Kent Co., Maryland (10/23/2020). (c) Wayne Longbottom, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). View Record Details Media by Wayne Longbottom.

Red Clover in Kent Co., Maryland (5/24/2016). View Record Details Media by Dan Small.

Red Clover in Anne Arundel Co., Maryland (7/12/2016). View Record Details Media by Wayne Longbottom.

Red Clover in Caroline Co., Maryland (10/11/2020). (c) Wayne Longbottom, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). View Record Details Media by Wayne Longbottom.

Red Clover blooming in St. Mary's Co., Maryland (5/8/2016). View Record Details Media by Tyler Bell.

Red Clover in Caroline Co., Maryland (10/3/2020). (c) Wayne Longbottom, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). View Record Details Media by Wayne Longbottom.

Red Clover in Calvert Co., Maryland (9/30/2017). View Record Details Media by Wayne Longbottom.

Red Clover in Dorchester Co., Maryland (5/10/2019). View Record Details Media by Wayne Longbottom.

White form of Red Clover in Caroline Co., Maryland (5/15/2019). View Record Details Media by Wayne Longbottom.

A white form Red Clover in Talbot Co., Maryland (7/4/2016). View Record Details Media by Jim Brighton.

White form of Red Clover in Dorchester Co., Maryland (7/31/2016). View Record Details Media by Wayne Longbottom.

Red Clover hosting a female Sachem in Washington Co., Maryland (5/20/2013). View Record Details Media by Bonnie Ott.

Red Clover hosting a Gray Hairstreak in Howard Co., Maryland (6/28/2015). View Record Details Media by Kevin Heffernan.

Red Clover hosting a Dun Skipper in Queen Anne's Co., Maryland (5/27/2007). View Record Details Media by Bill Hubick.

Red Clover in Caroline Co., Maryland (5/4/2019). (c) Ashley M Bradford, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). View Record Details Media by Ashley Bradford.

Red Clover in Montgomery Co., Maryland (10/31/2020). (c) Tanya Riseman, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). View Record Details Media by Tanya Riseman via iNaturalist.

Red Clover in Worcester Co., Maryland (8/20/2016). (c) nycticorax, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). View Record Details Media by nycticorax via iNaturalist.

Red Clover in Worcester Co., Maryland (4/16/2020). (c) Wayne Longbottom, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). View Record Details Media by Wayne Longbottom.

Red Clover in Worcester Co., Maryland (5/26/2020). (c) Wayne Longbottom, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). View Record Details Media by Wayne Longbottom.

Red Clover in Caroline Co., Maryland (5/27/2020). (c) Wayne Longbottom, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). View Record Details Media by Wayne Longbottom.

Red Clover in Howard Co., Maryland (8/21/2020). (c) johnbotany, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). View Record Details Media by John Hall.

Red Clover in Washington Co., Maryland (10/9/2022). (c) Frode Jacobsen, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). View Record Details Media by Frode Jacobsen.

Red Clover in Talbot Co., Maryland (5/22/2023). (c) Matthew Beziat, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). View Record Details Media by Matthew Beziat.

Red Clover in Somerset Co., Maryland (5/25/2024). (c) Jonathan Irons, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). View Record Details Media by Jonathan Irons via iNaturalist.

Red Clover in Anne Arundel Co., Maryland (6/3/2025). (c) Robert Ferraro, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). View Record Details Media by ptbrnchbob via iNaturalist.

Red Clover in Montgomery Co., Maryland (6/15/2025). (c) essayer, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). View Record Details Media by essayer via iNaturalist.

Red Clover in Baltimore Co., Maryland (6/15/2025). (c) Leo Pecora, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). View Record Details Media by Leo Pecora via iNaturalist.

Red Clover in Frederick Co., Maryland (6/15/2025). (c) RD, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). View Record Details Media by Ryan Douglas.

Red Clover in Montgomery Co. (8/14/2025). (c) Anne DeNovo, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC) View Record Details Media by Anne DeNovo via iNaturalist.

Red Clover in Garrett Co. (9/13/2025). (c) Frode Jacobsen, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC) View Record Details Media by Frode Jacobsen.

Red Clover in Prince George's Co. (9/12/2025). (c) Jenny Glenn, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC) View Record Details Media by Jenny Glenn via iNaturalist.

Red Clover in Prince George's Co. (9/11/2025). (c) Jenny Glenn, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC) View Record Details Media by Jenny Glenn via iNaturalist.

Red Clover in Worcester Co., Maryland (9/27/2025). (c) Derek Hudgins, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC) View Record Details Media by tdhudgins via iNaturalist.

Red Clover in Calvert Co., Maryland (5/10/2019). (c) colechapman38, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC) View Record Details Media by colechapman38 via iNaturalist.

Red Clover in Anne Arundel Co., Maryland (4/26/2026). (c) Wayne Longbottom, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC) View Record Details Media by Wayne Longbottom.