Trifolium incarnatum

Plant Details

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General Information

Scientific name: Trifolium incarnatum
Also known as: Crimson Clover
Images: Google Images

Plant Properties

Layer: Herb layer
Format: Smal
Height: 0.50 m
Width: - m
Growth Rate: Moderate
Leaf: -

Growth conditions

USDA Hardiness: 3-9
Soil Moisture:
Moist
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
pH:
Acid Neutral Basic
Light:
Sun

Usage properties

Edible part:
Seed, Tea
Edibility:
(2)
Medicinal:
(0)
Features:
Nitrogen

Description

Seeds: Sprouted seeds can be added to salads. You can also dry the seeds and grind them to make nutritious flour. Flower heads: After drying, the flower heads can be used as a tea substitute.

Harvest Data

Start Harvest: 15/05
End of Harvest: 15/07

Guilds

Guild Information

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Guild Details

Guild Description
Arbutus unedoxaera
Strawberry Tree 		Improves soil fertility with nitrogen fixation and provides additional material for organic matter.
Cudrania tricuspidata
Silkworm Thorn, Storehousebush 		Provides fruit production and offers shade, enhancing microclimate around Trifolium incarnatum.
Prunus avium
Sweet cherry 		Attracts pollinators and supports biodiversity, which benefits the surrounding ecosystem.
Corylus avellana
Hazel 		Provides nuts, enhances biodiversity, and improves soil structure with its root system.
Rubus idaeus
Raspberry 		Offers berry production and attracts beneficial insects, improving pollination rates nearby.
Vaccinium corymbosum
Northern blueberry 		Provides edible berries and improves soil acidity, benefiting both plants.
Salix alba
Willow 		Improves soil moisture retention while providing habitat for beneficial insects.
Lonicera periclymenum
Honeysuckle, European honeysuckle 		Act as a cover plant for Trifolium incarnatum, preventing weed growth and attracting pollinators.
Thymus vulgaris
Common Thyme, Garden thyme, Wild Thyme 		Promotes beneficial insects and repels pests, enhancing overall plant health.
Hibiscus syriacus
Rose Of Sharon, Althaea, Shrub Althea, Hardy Hibiscus 		Attracts pollinators and provides shade, contributing to a diverse ecosystem.