Herb latin name: Trifolium lupinaster


Family: Leguminosae



Edible parts of Trifolium lupinaster:

Leaves - raw or cooked.

Description of the plant:



Plant:
Perennial


Height:
50 cm
(1 foot)

Flowering:
July to
October

Habitat of the herb:

Forests to steppe regions in eastern Europe. Moist lowland, by forests and on hillsides in northern China.

Propagation of Trifolium lupinaster:

Pre-soak the seed for 12 hours in warm water and then sow in spring in situ. If the seed is in short supply it might be better to sow it in pots in a cold frame. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and plant them out in late spring. Division in spring.

Cultivation of the herb:

Forests to steppe regions in eastern Europe. Moist lowland, by forests and on hillsides in northern China.

Medicinal use of Trifolium lupinaster:

None known

Known hazards of Trifolium lupinaster:

None known

Plant information taken from the Plants For A Future.