Buffalo Clover is a perennial herb with distinctive, reflexed flower heads and trifoliate leaves. It is often found in open woodlands and prairies. This plant is known for its nitrogen-fixing abilities and its importance to pollinators.
Habitat
It grows in open woodlands and prairies.
Diet
Pollinated by bees and provides food for various insects.
How common
Rare
Best time to see a Buffalo Clover
The best time to see a Buffalo Clover is May, when about 70% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 425 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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