Spanish clover (Acmispon americanus) is in the Legumes family (Fabaceae). Across the U.S., iNaturalist users have logged 1,043 research-grade flowering observations of it in our sample, peaking in July.
Nationally it blooms mainly from May to August, but timing varies a lot by state and elevation — see the table below.
When to photograph Spanish clover: observations by month (U.S.)
About Spanish clover
Acmispon americanus, known by the common names American bird's-foot trefoil and Spanish clover, is a species of legume native to most habitats of California, the Western United States, Western Canada, and northern Mexico.From Wikipedia via iNaturalist — article, CC BY-SA.
Spanish clover by state
| State | Observations | Peak month | Main season |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | 902 | July | May–Aug |
| Oregon | 110 | July | Jun–Aug |
| Texas | 8 | June | Jun–Jun |
| Minnesota | 7 | July | Jul–Jul |
| Nebraska | 6 | August | Jul–Sep |
Main season = months with at least 30% of the state's peak-month count.
Related wildflowers (Legumes)
White Clover
Red Clover
Texas bluebonnet
Bird's-Foot Trefoil
Rose Clover
Tomcat Clover
American hog-peanut
Purple Crownvetch
Photography tips
- Photograph flowers on calm, overcast mornings to avoid wind blur and harsh shadows.
- Get low: a shallow depth of field (f/2.8–f/5.6) isolates a bloom against soft color.
- Stay on trails — trampling meadows kills plants and ruins next year's display.
- Try a kaleidoscope abstract of a single bloom with our online kaleidoscope tool.
FAQ
When is the best time to photograph Spanish clover?
Nationally, July has the most observations, with the main season from May to August.
Where is Spanish clover most often seen?
The most observations come from California, Oregon, Texas.