Subterranean Clover (Trifolium subterraneum)

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

Trifolium subterraneum is a ANNUAL growing to 0.2 m (0ft 8in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 8. 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 - raw or cooked. — Leaves - raw or cooked.

Habitat & North American Range

Sandy and gravelly pastures, also on cliff tops, avoiding acid soils and shady positions. (Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9, Zone 10)