Alsike Clover (Trifolium hybridum)

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

Trifolium hybridum is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.6 m (2ft). It is in flower from June to September. 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.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves, Flowers

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

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Leaves and flower heads - raw or cooked. Boiled, or after soaking for several hours in salty water. A delightful and healthful tea is made from the dried flower heads. They are usually mixed with other teas. — Leaves and flower heads - raw or cooked.; Boiled, or after soaking for several hours in salty water.; A delightful and healthful tea is made from the dried flower heads.; They are usually mixed with other teas.

Habitat & North American Range

Roadsides in Britain. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)