(White Clover)
Trifolium repens, Along Cottonwood Pass Rd., Gunnison Co. 3678
Trifolium repens, Along Cottonwood Pass Rd., Gunnison Co. 3664
Trifolium repens, Along Cottonwood Pass Rd., Gunnison Co. 3672
| Scientific Name | Trifolium repens | USDA PLANTS Symbol | TRRE3 |
| Common Name | White Clover | ITIS Taxonomic Serial No. | 26206 |
| Family | Fabaceae (Pea) | SEINet Reference |
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| Description |
Life zones and habitat: Plains to subalpine (4500 to 11100 ft.); moister soils in disturbed areas, roadsides, meadows and wooded areas. Plant: Prostrate perennial producing stolons that root at the nodes; 2 to 8 inches tall; smooth stems and leaves. Leaves: Alternate trifoliate green leaves at intervals along the elongated stems on long petioles; obovate blades 0.2 to 1 inch long, with denticulate margins; inverted V-shaped white blotch on some or most of the upper surfaces. Inflorescence: Globe-shaped flowerheads about 3/4-inch across on long unbranched, leafless peduncles slightly taller than the leaves; each flowerhead has 20-50 small, narrowly tubular flowers with 5 white or pinkish-white petals. Bloom Period: May to September. References: "Flora of Colorado" by Jennifer Ackerfield, Illinois Wildflowers, Fire Effects Information System and SEINet. |
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Colorado Status: Introduced |
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