Clammy Clover

Trifolium obtusiflorum

Physical Characteristics

Trifolium obtusiflorum is a ANNUAL growing to 1 m (3ft 3in). The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. It can fix Nitrogen. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils, prefers well-drained soil and can grow in nutritionally poor soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers moist soil.

Distribution

South-western N. America.

Habitats

Edible Uses

Leaves - raw or cooked[99, 105, 161, 257]. The leaves have been eaten after an acid exudation has been washed away[257]. Seed - raw or cooked[105]. The seed can be sprouted and added to salads or it can be dried, ground into a powder and used as a thickener in soups etc or mixed with cereals when making bread etc.

Medicinal Uses

None known

Known Hazards

None known