Trifolium gymnocarpon is a species of clover known by the common name hollyleaf clover. It is native to the western United States, from California to New Mexico, and Oregon to Montana. It can be found in many types of habitat, including sagebrush scrub. Description Trifolium gymnocarpon is a small perennial herb with stems spreading along the ground to form a flat mat or clump. The leaves are each made up of 3 to 5 thick, hairy leaflets with serrated edges. The inflorescence is an umbel of flowers spreading out or flexing downward. The flower is roughly a centimeter long and dull pink or brownish in color. Subspecies Trifolium gymnocarpon ssp. plummerae — Plummer's clover, an Endangered species within California, but the subspecies is apparently secure, considering populations outside California. References External links Calflora Database: Trifolium gymnocarpon (Hollyleaf clover) Jepson Manual eFlora (TJM2) treatment of Trifolium gymnocarpon ssp. plummerae Southwest Colorado Wildflowers UC CalPhotos gallery: Trifolium gymnocarpon ssp. plummerae gymnocarpon Flora of the Northwestern United States Flora of the Southwestern United States Flora of California Flora of New Mexico Flora of the Great Basin Flora without expected TNC conservation status