familyFabaceae
subfamilyFabaceae subfam. Faboideae
genusTrifolium
speciesTrifolium parryi
subspeciesTrifolium parryi subsp. parryi
Trifolium parryi subsp. parryi
Endemic
Treatment appears in FNA Volume 11.
Stipules 0.5–1 cm. Leaflet blades thin. Peduncles slender or slightly thickened. Inflorescences globose or ovoid, 2.1–2.9 cm. Involucres: bracteoles relatively large, acute. Flowers 14–22 mm. 2n = 16.
Phenology: Flowering Jun–Aug.
Habitat: Alpine tundra, meadows, grassy slopes, open areas of forests.
Elevation: 2700–4100 m.
Distribution
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Colo., N.Mex., Wyo.
Discussion
Subspecies parryi is widespread in Colorado; in Wyoming, it is known from Albany and Carbon counties; in New Mexico, it is known only from the Sangre de Cristo Mountains.
Selected References
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Lower Taxa
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