Crimson Clover (Trifolium incarnatum)

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

Trifolium incarnatum is a ANNUAL growing to 0.5 m (1ft 8in) at a medium rate. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 4 and is not frost tender. It is in flower from May to September, and the seeds ripen from July to October. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Bees. The plant is self-fertile. It can fix Nitrogen.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Nuts/Seeds

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

Flavor & Culinary Uses

The seeds can be sprouted and eaten in salads. They can also be dried and ground into a nutritious flour. Dried flower heads are a tea substitute. — The seeds can be sprouted and eaten in salads.; They can also be dried and ground into a nutritious flour.; Dried flower heads are a tea substitute.

Habitat & North American Range

Grassy places near the Lizard peninsula in Cornwall. (Zone 3, Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9)