Trifolium dasyphyllum
(Alpine Clover)
Trifolium dasyphyllum, Lower McCullough Gulch, Summit Co. 7246
Trifolium dasyphyllum, Mayflower Gulch, Summit Co. 1120/1126
Trifolium dasyphyllum, Boreas Pass, Summit Co. 1436
Trifolium dasyphyllum, Mayflower Gulch, Summit Co. 1135
| Scientific Name | Trifolium dasyphyllum | USDA PLANTS Symbol | TRDA2 |
| Common Name | Alpine Clover | ITIS Taxonomic Serial No. | 35341 |
| Family | Fabaceae (Pea) | SEINet Reference |
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| Description |
Life zones and habitat: Montane to alpine (9700 to 14000 ft.); gravelly soils in meadows, slopes and tundra. Plant: Clumpy, mat-forming perennial up to 5 inches tall, slender, leafless stems. Leaves: Basal composite leaves divided into 3 narrow obovate to narrowly lanceolate, folded leaflets 3/8 to 1-1/8 inches long; smooth upper surfaces or with silvery hairs upper and lower. Inflorescence: Ball-like clusters of 10 to 30 small flowers with white to light-pink banner, pink-lavender wings and keel. Bloom Period: June to August. References: "Guide to Colorado Wildflowers" by G.K. Guennel, "A Guide to Rocky Mountain Plants" by Nelson and Williams, "Flora of Colorado" by Jennifer Ackerfield and Eastern Colorado Wildflowers. |
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Colorado Status: Native |
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