Family: Fabaceae
[Trifolium elegans Savi, more...]
Robert R. Kowal
Stephen L. Solheim
Etymology: Trifolium: from tres for three; folium for leaves
Plants: erect, perennial, 1'-3' tall forb; not rooting from the stems
Leaves: 3-parted into oval leaflets, stalked
Flowers: white when young then turning pink with age, 5-parted, 1/4"-1/3" long, distinctly stalked, calyx 2-lipped; inflorescence of many round, long-stalked, head-like clusters; blooms May-Sept.
Habitat: disturbed sites
Hazardous: Careful, this plant is hazardous!
Conservation Status: Introduced - naturalized
Plants: erect, perennial, 1'-3' tall forb; not rooting from the stems
Leaves: 3-parted into oval leaflets, stalked
Flowers: white when young then turning pink with age, 5-parted, 1/4"-1/3" long, distinctly stalked, calyx 2-lipped; inflorescence of many round, long-stalked, head-like clusters; blooms May-Sept.
Habitat: disturbed sites
Hazardous: Careful, this plant is hazardous!
Conservation Status: Introduced - naturalized
Floristic Rating: Wetland Indicator = FAC- USDA Plants Database: Federal Distribution and detailed information including photos USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS): Images of seeds, fruits, embryos, etc. Dan Tenaglia's The Missouri Flora: Fabulous photographs; detailed descriptions; color and leave arrangement key. David G. Smith's "Delaware Wilflowers": Beautiful photographs; descriptions Illinois Wildflowers: Wonderful photographs; detailed descriptions; color and leaf arrangement key
Stephen L. Solheim
Paul Drobot
Merel R. Black
Botanical Illustration
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