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Prairie trefoil
Lotus unifoliolatus var. unifoliolatus

Family: Fabaceae


What it is like

A herb.


Where it is found

It is a temperate plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

North America, USA


How it is used for food

The leaves are used as flavouring. The are also used to absorb the oil from oily acorns.

Edible parts


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Lotus purshianus; Lotus americanus;