Foothills, montane, subalpine. Meadows. Spring.
East Fork of the Dolores River Trail, August 25, 2005.

Red Clover is a wide-spread non-native plant, found from city lots to farm fields to mountain meadows. It is a significant forage crop and a favorite with bees. It grows quickly if given ample moisture and it is quite noticeable because of its large, long-lasting, and colorful flower head and its large leaves, often strikingly two-toned as in the picture below.

Linnaeus named this genus and species in 1753. "Pratense" is Latin for "found in meadows".

Foothills, montane, subalpine. Meadows. Spring.
Lower Calico Trail, June 16, 2004.

In crowded grassy areas, Red Clover will stretch for the sun and grow upright.  In the openings of trails, Red Clover does what it likes best: rest itself sprawling along the ground.