Trifolium longipes is a species of clover known by the common name longstalk clover.[3] It is native to the western United States, where it occurs in many types of habitats such as meadows, valleys, lower mountains, and subalpine slopes.[4] There are many subspecies and varieties which exist in different regions and differ slightly in appearance. In general, it is a perennial herb with leaves made up of 2 to 5 leaflets which vary in shape. The inflorescence is a head of flowers up to 3 centimeters wide with white to purplish or bicolored corollas.
References
- ^ NatureServe (2024). "Trifolium longipes". Arlington, Virginia. Retrieved 29 August 2024.
- ^ "Trifolium longipes Nutt". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 29 August 2024.
- ^ NRCS. "Trifolium longipes". PLANTS Database. United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). Retrieved 15 December 2015.
- ^ "Burke Herbarium Image Collection". biology.burke.washington.edu. Retrieved 2021-12-07.
External links
- Calflora Database: Trifolium longipes
- Jepson Manual eFlora (TJM2) treatment of Trifolium longipes
- Washington Burke Museum
- UC CalPhotos gallery: Trifolium longipes