Bighead Clover (Trifolium macrocephalum)

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

Trifolium macrocephalum is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.3 m (1ft). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 4. 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.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Leaves - cooked and used as a greens. — Leaves - cooked and used as a greens.

Habitat & North American Range

Dry, often rocky soils, usually amongst sagebrush or under yellow pine. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)