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  7. Clovers
  8. Involucrarium
  9. Woollyhead Clover

species 449 observations

Woollyhead Clover

Trifolium eriocephalum

Status
native
Keystone
105 caterpillar species raised on Trifolium herbaceous plants
Bees
1 specialist raised on its pollen
Traits
Where
In the US
Source
iNaturalist

Field notes

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126 native animals
supported in the US
  • Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Celypha Moth, Fall Webworm Moth, Clouded Sulphur, Orange Sulphur 48
  • Specialist bees Bees whose young are raised on the pollen of it Calliopsis anthidia 1
  • Hosted animals Gall makers, leaf miners and other animals living on or in it Sweetclover Weevil 1
  • Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Red-legged Grasshopper, Greater Sage-Grouse, Canada Goose, California Quail 15
  • Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Brown-belted Bumble Bee, Monarch, Silver-spotted Skipper, Hunt's Bumble Bee 60
  • Sheltered animals Animals that nest or roost in it Corner-spotted Geocoris 1

Children

  • Cascade Clover
  • Trifolium eriocephalum arcuatum
  • Trifolium eriocephalum eriocephalum
  • Cusick's Clover
  • Fuzzyleaf Clover

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer
Herbaceous plants
Plant type
Perennial Wildflower

From USDA PLANTS.

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