Tuesday, May 31, 2016

Pink Alsike Clover - Pink and White

Today, a close-up of Alsike Clover. (Who knew there were so many different Clovers?)

Alsike Clover. Copyright © Shelley Banks, All Rights Reserved.
Alsike Clover flowers.  © SB 


Alsike Clover. Copyright © Shelley Banks, All Rights Reserved.
Alsike Clover, showing leaves and growth pattern © SB

Alsike can be identified by its smooth, plain green, serrated leaves, its often white-tinged flowers, and the position of the flowers at axillary points throughout the plant. This small, introduced wildflower can also be toxic to animals.


Prairie Wildflower: Alsike Clover
Location: Near Muenster, Saskatchewan, Canada
Photo Date: July 6, 2015

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