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Trifolium macrocephalum (Pursh) Poir.
Big-head Clover, Largehead clover
Fabaceae (Pea Family)
USDA Symbol: trma3
USDA Native Status: Native to U.S.
An unusual low clover with large round heads of red to deep pink pea flowers.
The large red heads of two-tone flowers make this one of the prettiest of Clovers. The name Trifolium, referring to the trio of leaflets, is contradicted in this species, which usually has 6-9.
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Bloom Information
Bloom Color: PurpleBloom Time: Apr , May , Jun
Distribution
USA: CA , ID , NV , OR , WANative Distribution: Eastern Washington to east-central California, western Nevada and Idaho.
Native Habitat: Sagebrush deserts and pine woods.
USDA Native Status: L48(N)
Growing Conditions
Water Use: LowLight Requirement: Part Shade
CaCO3 Tolerance: High
Benefit
Conspicuous Flowers: yesFind Seed or Plants
Find seed sources for this species at the Native Seed Network.
From the National Organizations Directory
According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is either on display or available from the following:Native Seed Network - Corvallis, OR
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USDA: Find Trifolium macrocephalum in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Trifolium macrocephalum in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Trifolium macrocephalum
Metadata
Record Modified: 2007-01-01Research By: TWC Staff
