Red clover is a very valuable forage crop with a unique ability to thrive in nearly all climates. This clover, like other leguminous plants, has tiny nodules on the roots which have the capacity to fix and store nitrogen. Therefore, legumes have an additional value as a means of enriching soils that are low in nitrogen. As a tough-rooted pernnial, red clover can thrive in turf for an indefinite lenght of time. This plant is generally covered with soft hairs and leaflets are marked on the upper surface with a pale oval pattern. Clusters of reddish-purple corollas form flowers which emit a very pleasing, fragrant aroma.