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Tuesday, July 2, 2013

Iowa Plants: Varieties of Clover and Milkweed

 

 

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The above clover is actually a member of the legume family. It has helped to prevent erosion, feed animals(including livestock), and has been used for tea, medicine etcetera.

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Hop clover is also a member of the legume family; and while usually considered a weed, it is not a useless plant. It helps add nitrogen to the soil, and can help feed livestock and make honey. It may not be big, and it may not be mighty, but it’s still a force for good. :)

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Both of these help to make Monarch butterflies happy. :)

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