Trifolium cyathiferum
| Trifolium cyathiferum | |
|---|---|
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Rosids |
| Order: | Fabales |
| Family: | Fabaceae |
| Subfamily: | Faboideae |
| Tribe: | Trifolieae |
| Genus: | Trifolium |
| Species: | T. cyathiferum |
| Binomial name | |
| Trifolium cyathiferum Lindl. | |
Trifolium cyathiferum is a species of clover known by the common names cup clover[1] and bowl clover. [2]
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. [3] 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.[4]
It usually occurs in spring-moist valleys, chaparral, and forest habitats, below 2,500 metres (8,200 ft) in elevation.[2]
Description
Trifolium cyathiferum is a low growing annual plant. [5]
The inflorescence is many flowered and bowl shaped. Flowers are white to yellow with pink tips. The bloom period is May to August. [5]
References
- ↑ "Trifolium cyathiferum". Natural Resources Conservation Service PLANTS Database. USDA. Retrieved 15 December 2015.
- 1 2 Calflora
- ↑ USDA
- ↑ Hogan, C. M. 2008. Ring Mountain, The Megalithic Portal, ed. A. Burnham.
- 1 2 Jepson
External links
- Calflora Database: Trifolium cyathiferum (Bowl clover, Cup clover)
- Jepson Manual eFlora (TJM2) treatment of Trifolium cyathiferum
- USDA Plants Profile for Trifolium cyathiferum (cup clover)
- University of Washington Burke Museum
- UC CalPhotos gallery: Trifolium cyathiferum