Foothill Clover (Trifolium ciliatum)

Family: Fabaceae or Leguminosae | Edibility: Edible (2/5)

Trifolium ciliatum is a ANNUAL growing to 0.5 m (1ft 8in). The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. It can fix Nitrogen. 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. It prefers moist soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Nuts/Seeds, Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Spring, Early Summer, Late Summer, Fall, Winter

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Leaves - raw or cooked. The leaves can be dried for later use. Seed - raw or cooked. — Leaves - raw or cooked.; The leaves can be dried for later use.; Seed - raw or cooked.; The seed can be sprouted and added to salads or it can be dried, ground into a powder and used as a thickener in soups etc or mixed with cereals when making bread etc.

Habitat & North American Range

Slopes and grassy valleys or open forests. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)