natural herbs
Whitetip Clover
Trifolium variegatum
Herb: Whitetip Clover
Latin name: Trifolium variegatum
Family: Leguminosae
Edible parts of Whitetip Clover:
Leaves - raw or cooked. They can be used as greens. Flowers - raw. A sweet flavour.Description of the plant:
Plant:
AnnualHeight:
100 cm(3 1/4 foot)
Habitat of the herb:
Dry sandy soils to moist meadows.Propagation of Whitetip Clover:
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.Cultivation of the herb:
Dry sandy soils to moist meadows.Medicinal use of Whitetip Clover:
None knownKnown hazards of Trifolium variegatum:
None knownPlant information taken from the Plants For A Future.