The photo above shows a close-up of the flower
of white clover as seen along road #23 at about 3800' at the Mt. Adams Viewpoint
on the southwestern corner of Mt. Adams.........October 14, 2005. Note
the glabrous calyx. The similar
alsike clover (
Trifolium
hybridum) has tiny hairs in the notch between calyx lobes.
The photo above shows an overhead view of the compact, ball-like
inflorescence of white clover.
The photo above shows a close-up side-view
of the flower head of white clover.
The photo above shows the commonly seen "3-leaf
clover" leaf reminiscent of this species. Note the white markings on each
leaflet.
