Trifolium fragiferum
Plant Details
General Information
Scientific name:
Trifolium fragiferum
Also known as:
White Clover, Dutch Clover, Purple Dutch Clover, Shamrock
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Plant Properties
Layer:
Herb layer
Format:
Smal
Height:
0.25 m
Width:
0.25 m
Growth Rate:
Fast
Leaf:
Deciduous
Growth conditions
USDA Hardiness:
3-9
Soil Moisture:
Moist
Moist
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
pH:
Acid Neutral Basic
Acid Neutral Basic
Light:
Sun
Sun
Usage properties
Edible part:
Edibility:
Medicinal:
Features:
Carbon farming, Nitrogen, Ground cover
Carbon farming, Nitrogen, Ground cover
Description
Leaves - raw or cooked as a vegetable. The young leaves are harvested before the plant flowers and are used in salads, soups, and so on. They can also be used as a vegetable, cooked like spinach. The leaves are best cooked. Flowers and seed pods are dried, ground into powder, and used as flour or sprinkled over cooked dishes like boiled rice. Very nutritious and healthy. The young flowers can also be used in salads. Root - cooked. The dried leaves give a vanilla flavor to cakes, and so on. Dried flowering heads are a tea substitute.
Harvest Data
Start Harvest:
15/06
End of Harvest:
15/09
Guilds
Guild Information
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Guild Details
| Guild | Description |
|---|---|
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Cudrania tricuspidata Silkworm Thorn, Storehousebush |
Cudrania tricuspidata can improve soil fertility and provide shade, benefiting the growth of Trifolium fragiferum. |
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Arbutus unedoxaera Strawberry Tree |
Arbutus unedo adds organic matter to the soil and supports biodiversity, creating a healthier ecosystem for Trifolium fragiferum. |
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Morus alba White mulberry |
Morus alba can provide shelter, while its leaves can be used for mulch, benefiting Trifolium fragiferum's moisture retention. |
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Helianthus tuberosus Jerusalem Artichoke, Sunchoke |
Helianthus tuberosus, also known as sunchoke, can improve soil structure and provide additional nutrients to Trifolium fragiferum. |
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Lathyrus sylvestris Flat pea, Wood pea |
Lathyrus sylvestris can fix nitrogen in the soil, enhancing fertility and supporting the growth of Trifolium fragiferum. |
|
Mertensia maritima Oyster Plant |
Pulmonaria officinalis attracts beneficial pollinators, helping Trifolium fragiferum to flourish through enhanced pollination. |