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Trifolium wormskioldii Lehm.

Cow Clover, Cows clover

Fabaceae (Pea Family)

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.

 

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Annual
Habit: Herb
Leaf: Green
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Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Red
Bloom Time: May , Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep

Distribution

USA: AK , AZ , CA , CO , ID , MT , NM , NV , 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

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Additional resources

USDA: Find Trifolium wormskioldii in USDA Plants
FNA: Find Trifolium wormskioldii in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Trifolium wormskioldii

Metadata

Record Modified: 2007-01-01
Research By: TWC Staff

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