XTrifolium dasyphyllum - Whiproot CloverX
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Whiproot Clover -or- Alpine Clover (Trifolium dasyphyllum), family Fabaceae (Pea/Bean)
We have seen this pretty little clover in alpine locations for years and never recorded it. A lovely species that spreads in a mat formation. Also found in subalpine locations.
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Plant location: Goliath Natural Area, Mt. Evans, Colorado. Photographed on July 3, 2011. GPS coordinates: N39?38.550 W105?35.576 - Elevation: 11,535'.Plant -
Bloom season: June through August.Foliage -
Rollins Pass - Colorado - July 26, 2015
Close to 11,600'. -
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Rocky Mountain National Park - Colorado - August 22, 2012
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Rollins Pass - Colorado - July 26, 2015
In good company with the lovely Polemonium viscosum (Sky Pilot) and Castilleja sulphurea (Sulphur Indian paintbrush). -
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Goliath Nature area - Mt. Evans Colorado - July 3, 2011
Can often be found growing in high altitude rock crevice. -
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