alpine clover

noun

Meaning

A low-growing perennial plant native to high-altitude mountain regions, characterized by its trifoliate leaves and dense, rounded flower heads.

Examples

  • Alpine clover is well-adapted to the harsh, windy conditions found at high elevations.
  • The delicate alpine clover provides essential forage for mountain goats and bighorn sheep.

Synonyms: clover, wildflower, alpine flora, Trifolium dasyphyllum