[Clovers: The Genus Trifolium in Mt. Adams Country]

Least Hop Clover, Suckling Clover

Trifolium dubium

Leaf and inflorescence of Least Hop Clover, Suckling Clover: Trifolium dubium

The photo above shows a close-up of the inflorescence and upper stem leaves of least hop clover as seen along the Yakima-Klickitat County line at the southeastern edge of Mt. Adams........May 29, 2006. Note the blunt tips to the leaves with a small notch.

Inflorescence of Least Hop Clover, Suckling Clover: Trifolium dubium

The photo above shows a close-up of the inflorescence of least hop clover as seen along the Yakima-Klickitat County line at the southeastern edge of Mt. Adams.........May 29, 2006. This species can be identified from other yellow-flowered clovers in that it has less than 30 flowers per inflorescence.

Least Hop Clover, Suckling Clover: Trifolium dubium

The photo above shows the form of least hop clover.........May 29, 2006.

Leaf of Least Hop Clover, Suckling Clover: Trifolium dubium

The photo above shows a close-up of the trifoliate leaf of least hop clover as seen along Laurel Road in Conboy Lake NWR.........June 21, 2008.

Paul Slichter