Greater Bird's Foot Trefoil (Lotus halophilus)

Family: Fabaceae or Leguminosae | Edibility: Edible (1/5)

Lotus halophilus is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.6 m (2ft). The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Bees. It can fix Nitrogen. It is noted for attracting wildlife. 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.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Nuts/Seeds

Harvest Seasons: Fall, Late Summer

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Seed. No more details are given, but some caution is advised. See the notes above on toxicity. — No more details are given, but some caution is advised.; See the notes above on toxicity.

Habitat & North American Range

Maritime sands. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)