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Trifolium friscanum (Frisco clover) is a dwarf mat-forming or tufted perennial herb in the legume family (Fabaceae). For the purposes of this document, we will refer to Trifolium friscanum as Frisco clover. Plants have a taproot and thick woody stem. Frisco clover is up to 1.2 inches (3 centimeter) tall and has silver hairy leaves composed of three leaflets (Welsh et al. 2008). Its flowers resemble those of other clover species and are arranged in heads of four to nine reddish-purple flowers with pale wings (Welsh et al. 2008).
Scientific Name
Trifolium friscanum
Common Name
Frisco clover
FWS Category
Flowering Plants
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