natural herbs
Greater Bird's Foot Trefoil
Lotus halophilus
Herb: Greater Bird's Foot Trefoil
Latin name: Lotus halophilus
Synonyms: Lotus villosus
Family: Leguminosae
Edible parts of Greater Bird's Foot Trefoil:
Seed. No more details are given, but some caution is advised. See the notes above on toxicity.Description of the plant:
Plant:
PerennialHeight:
60 cm(2 feet)
Habitat of the herb:
Maritime sands.Propagation of Greater Bird's Foot Trefoil:
Pre-soak the seed for 24 hours in warm water and then sow in situ in the spring or the autumn. The seed usually germinates in 2 - 4 weeks at 15°C. If seed is in short supply, it can be sown 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 or early summer.Cultivation of the herb:
Maritime sands.Medicinal use of Greater Bird's Foot Trefoil:
None knownKnown hazards of Lotus halophilus:
No reports of toxicity have been seen for this species but at least one member of the genus contains toxic cyanogenic glycosides.Plant information taken from the Plants For A Future.