Hollyleaf Clover-Trifolium gymnocarpon

This little flower is hard to see, nearly covered by the three-leaved clovers providing shade. This is a member of the Pea Family (Fabaceae), and is hollyleaf clover (Trifolium gymnocarpon). 

The flowers are white with just a touch of pink. They grow at a wide variety of elevations, including sub-alpine.

As the genus name Trifolium suggests, many of the leaves are in groups of three.

This plant can spread and become a mat on the soil. It is easy to miss.

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