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Trifolium macrocephalum
Trifolium macrocephalum (Pursh) Poir.
Big-head Clover, Largehead Clover
Fabaceae (Pea Family)
Synonym(s): Lupinaster macrocephalus, Trifolium macrocephalum var. caeruleomontanum
USDA Symbol: trma3
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
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.
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.
National Wetland Indicator Status
Region: | AGCP | AK | AW | CB | EMP | GP | HI | MW | NCNE | WMVE |
Status: | FACU | FACU |
From the National Organizations Directory
According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is on display at the following locations:Native Seed Network - Corvallis, OR
Additional resources
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