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Trifolium wormskioldii Lehm.
Cow Clover, Cows clover
USDA Symbol: TRWO
USDA Native Status: Native to U.S.
Several stems, erect or leaning on ground, bearing round heads of deep pink to reddish-lavender pea flowers.
This clover is one of the most common wild Trifolium. The relatively large flowers with white-tipped petals and the jagged-edged involucre are distinctive features.
Plant Characteristics
Duration: Annual Habit: Herb Leaf Color: Green
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: Red
Bloom Time: May , Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep
Distribution
USA: AK , AZ , CA , CO , ID , MT , NV , NM , OR , UT , WA , WY
Canada: BC Native Distribution: British Columbia south along Pacific Coast to northern Mexico and east to New Mexico, Colorado, western Wyoming, and Idaho.
Native Habitat: Coastal dunes, mountain meadows, and streambanks.
USDA Native Status: L48(N), AK (N?),
CAN(N) Growing Conditions
Water Use: Medium
Light Requirement: Part Shade
CaCO3 Tolerance: High
Benefit
Conspicuous Flowers: yes
Metadata
Record Modified: 2007-01-01
Research By: TWC Staff
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