The Running Buffalo Clover is a perennial.  It grows to be 3 to 6 inches tall and has a round flower on the top of a straight stem.  It can be propagated from cuttings.
    It prefers the rich soil between the forest and the open land.  Most of the clover is found in areas which have grazing animals or the land is mowed.

Reason for the species decline in populations:

     The Running Buffalo Clover has been destroyed by trampling of animals and humans.  Its habitat has been destroyed by the cutting of woodland areas.
 

Protection:

   Little is known about the Running Buffalo Clover.  It will remain on the endangered species list until more is known.