Flower of red clover, Trifolium pratense, along the the Columbine Canyon trail in the Carson National Forest in northern New Mexico. This clover is found in about 2/3 of New Mexico and was a hit with several insects. The photo was taken on 15 July 2004.

Leaf of red clover, Trifolium pratense, along the the Columbine Canyon trail in the Carson National Forest in northern New Mexico. Seeing these leaves makes me feel like a kid again, searching through the clover leaves for a 4-leaf clover :-) The photo was taken on 15 July 2004.

Overview of red clover plants, Trifolium pratense, along the the Columbine Canyon trail in the Carson National Forest in northern New Mexico. Seeing these clover makes me feel like a kid again, searching through the clover leaves for a 4-leaf clover :-) The photo was taken on 15 July 2004.