Tomcat Clover (Trifolium tridentatum)

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

Trifolium tridentatum is a ANNUAL growing to 0.6 m (2ft). 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: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Leaves - raw or cooked. They are used before the plant comes into flower. The leaves can be dried for later use. Seed - raw or cooked. — Leaves - raw or cooked.; They are used before the plant comes into flower.; The leaves can be dried for later use.; Seed - raw or cooked.

Habitat & North American Range

Grassy hills and meadowlands. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)