The variegated clover (Trifolium variegatum variegatum) is more than just a pretty plant. It serves important ecological functions, supports biodiversity, enriches soil, and adds beauty to gardens and landscapes. Trifolium variegatum is a species of clover known by the common name whitetip clover.
[1] It is native to western North America from southern Alaska and British Columbia to Baja California, where it occurs in many types of habitat. Plant communities Closed-cone Pine Forest, Coastal Prairie, Mixed Evergreen Forest, Northern Coastal Scrub, Wetland. "Calflora - Taxon Report." The Calflora Database, a non-profit organization.
2025. https://www.calflora.org/app/taxon?crn=8108 Accessed: December 10, 2025. Trifolium variegatum - Whitetip Clover.
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Plants, Gardening, Landscaping. Botanikks: Our extensive database holds over 200,000 unique plant species from across the globe. Wildflowers of the Pacific NorthwestTrifolium variegatum White-Top Clover Prostrate to erect, tiny to robust, generally hairless.
Leaves on stems divided palmately to 3 oblong leaflets, coarsely toothed. Stipules at leaf axil sharply toothed. Flower head base has many long needle-like spines supporting upward-pointing flowers.
Flowers deep purple or pink, changing to pale pink or white near. Variegated Clover Trifolium variegatum Native to Western North America; One record from Orange County, 1994 Back to Fabaceae of Orange County, California Back to Eudicots of Orange County, California Back to Natural History of Orange County, California. The large variegated clover (Trifolium variegatum major) is an intriguing member of the clover family that often goes unnoticed amidst more popular species.
The small-flowered variegated clover (Trifolium variegatum geminiflorum) is a delightful member of the legume family, known for its striking beauty and ecological importance. The white-tipped clover (Trifolium variegatum) is much more than just a pretty face in the meadow. With its ecological contributions, adaptability, and role in supporting biodiversity, this resilient little plant is a true treasure of the plant kingdom.