Trifolium cyathiferum explained

Trifolium cyathiferum is a species of clover known by the common names cup clover and bowl clover.[1]

Distribution

This species occurs in western North America, its distribution extending from Alaska and the Yukon, through the Pacific Northwest to California, Utah, and Montana.[2] As an example occurrence, it is found in the California Coast Ranges in such places as Ring Mountain, California, where it is found in association with tomcat clover.[3]

It usually occurs in spring-moist valleys, chaparral, and forest habitats, below 2500m (8,200feet) in elevation.[1]

Description

Trifolium cyathiferum is a low growing annual plant.[4]

The inflorescence is many flowered and bowl shaped. Flowers are white to yellow with pink tips. The bloom period is May to August.[4]

External links

Notes and References

  1. http://www.calflora.org/cgi-bin/species_query.cgi?where-calrecnum=8066 Calflora
  2. http://plants.usda.gov/core/profile?symbol=TRCY USDA
  3. Hogan, C. M. 2008. Ring Mountain, The Megalithic Portal, ed. A. Burnham.
  4. https://ucjeps.berkeley.edu/eflora/eflora_display.php?tid=47064 Jepson