Kingdom Plantae Family Fabaceae Rank Species | Order Fabales Genus Trifolium | |
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Similar Trifolium howellii, Trifolium gymnocarpon, Trifolium cyathiferum, Trifolium macrocephalum, Trifolium ciliolatum | ||
Trifolium nanum, the dwarf clover, is a perennial plant from the family Fabaceae. It was first recorded by Edwin James in 1820
Description
Trifolium nanum is a perennial plant small species of clover growing in the Rocky Mountains. Often found at more than 11,000 feet, it is able to survive extreme conditions such as blizzards and extreme cold. Dwarf clover grows in dense mats to survive in its environment. Flowers are pink and pea-shaped, blooming June through August.
References
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