medicinal herbs
Suckling Clover
Trifolium dubium
Herb: Suckling Clover
Latin name: Trifolium dubium
Synonyms: Trifolium minus
Family: Leguminosae
Medicinal use of Suckling Clover:
The plant is haemostatic. A poultice of the chopped plant has been applied to cuts to stop the bleeding.Description of the plant:
Plant:
AnnualHeight:
50 cm(1 foot)
Flowering:
May toOctober
Habitat of the herb:
Grassy places throughout Britain.Other uses of Suckling Clover:
The plant fixes atmospheric nitrogen and is used in seed mixes with grasses for land reclamation sowings.Propagation of the herb:
Pre-soak the seed for 12 hours in warm water and then sow in spring to early summer in situ.Cultivation of Suckling Clover:
Grassy places throughout Britain.Known hazards of Trifolium dubium:
None knownPlant information taken from the Plants For A Future.