CLOVERS. 361 
Trifolium cyathiferum Lindl. 
Mil'-sie (Yuki).—Another tough-stemmed clover which is very 
little eaten by the Indians, but greatly relished by stock. It grows 
among grass, especially in the mountains, and is therefore known 
as ‘mountain clover.” A woman was observed eating the flowers. 
The Pomo name is md-¢as' so. 
Trifolium dichotomum Hook. & Arn. 
Pii-sho'-la (Yokia).-A tough-stemmed clover which bears numer- 
ous terminal clusters of showy red-purple flowers an inch in length, 
and has large seeds. It grows most abundantly in open fields near 
Ukiah. The leaves are sparingly eaten when very young and the 
seeds are sometimes gathered for pinole. 
Trifolium obtusiflorum Hook. 
Ka so lik (Pomo).—A_ stout, erect clover, 1 to 3 feet high, which 
grows late in spring and in early summer on well-drained soil, near 
stream banks in the open country. It has narrow, sharply saw- 
toothed leaflets and rather large, reddish-purple and white flowers, 
and is very distinctly characterized by the peculiar sticky exudation 
which even at midday in June covers the flower heads and growing 
stems like dew. This exudation has a strong acid taste and on this 
account the clover is variously known as ‘* sour” or ‘‘salt” clover. 
The name ‘spring clover,” which is sometimes applied to it, was given 
because it so often grows near springs in the mountains. Notwith- 
standing the sharp acid taste, it is considered to be one of the very 
best clovers for green food. It is sometimes eaten just as it is, but 
the leaves are generally eaten only after the acid exudation has been 
washed away. Dipping in salt water gives considerable relish to the 
plant. The Yuki name is sd-cém', the Numlaki, 7@-q2lt’. 
Trifolium variegatum Nutt. 
Pé-ni-mé (Yuki).—An annual clover, with numerous heart-shaped 
leaves, small dull-purplish heads of flowers, and slender stems, which 
form dense tangled growths in damp valley land. It is common 
throughout the region and is considerably used for green food, 
Trifolium virescens Greene. 
Stk and bat (Yuki).—These two names were given me for a clover 
which grows in large patches about Ukiah and in Round Valley, 
especially on the western side. It is readily distinguished by its large 
succulent stems, ovate leaflets, and large inflated yellow and pink flow- 
ers. All parts of the plant are sweet, and on this account it is well 
known as sweet clover. It is unquestionably the favorite species for 
