Trifolium pratense
(Red Clover)
Trifolium pratense, Peak 7, Breckenridge, Summit Co. 7200/7221
Trifolium pratense, Lower McCullough Gulch, Summit Co. 7507
Trifolium pratense, Lower McCullough Gulch, Summit Co. 7502
Leaves, Trifolium pratense, Peak 7, Breckenridge, Summit Co. 7196
| Scientific Name | Trifolium pratense | USDA PLANTS Symbol | TRPR2 |
| Common Name | Red Clover | ITIS Taxonomic Serial No. | 26313 |
| Family | Fabaceae (Pea) | SEINet Reference |
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| Description |
Life zones and habitat: Plains to subalpine (4100 to 10500 ft.); roadsides, fields and disturbed areas. Plant: Perennial 8 to 36 inches high, smooth leafless stems. Leaves: Basal composite leaves divided into 3 ovate, elliptic or obovate leaflets 3/4 to 1-3/8 inch long; greenish-white V-shaped marking on leaflets; toothed edges. Inflorescence: Round clusters 3/4 to 1-1/8 inch across with 50 to 200 small pink to purple elongated flowers. Bloom Period: June to August. References: "Wildflowers of the Rocky Mountains" by Carl Schreier, "Flora of Colorado" by Jennifer Ackerfield and American Southwest. |
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Colorado Status: Introduced |
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