Clover
Clovers as a foundational species
Because clovers fix nitrogen they are a critical component of the web of life. Many non-native clovers have been introduced as forage which have out-competed a lot of our native clovers. I think the native ones are cool - and want to explore more. This is why I added the supplemental Jasper Ridge clover section, since Wayside doesn't have the same site conditions as JR.
Wayside - clovers
White-tipped clover
Trifolium variegatum
Tomcat clover
Trifolium willdenovii
Bearded clover
Trifolium barbigerum
Jasper Ridge native clovers (additional)
Cowbag clover
Trifolium depauperatum
The sacs swell after fertilization and look like a little udder.
Invasive clovers (Non-native)
Subterranean clover
Trifolium subterraneum
HIGHLY INVASIVE
Clustered clover
Trifolium glomeratum
INVASIVE
Rose clover
Trifolium hirtum
HIGHLY INVASIVE
Present at Jasper Ridge but not Wayside