Tomcat clover
Trifolium wildenovii

Family: Fabaceae

What it is like

A clover herb. It grows 20 cm tall. The leaves are long. They are alternate and have leaflets like fingers. There are 3 leaflets 1-4 cm long. The edges usually have fine bristly teeth. The flowers groups are 1-3 cm wide. There are 6-60 pea like flowers arranged in a wheel like shape. They are purple. The fruit is a 2 seeded pod.

Where it is found

It is a temperate plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Canada, Mexico, North America, USA

How it is used for food

The young leaves are eaten cooked or raw. They can be dried and used in soups, stews and for tea. The seeds are eaten raw or cooked. Seeds can be sprouted and used in salads.

Edible parts

Leaves, seeds, flower buds

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Trifolium aciculareTorr. & A. Gray; Trifolium aciculare Nutt.; and several others