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UK White Clover

Herb Icon Native Flower     First Aid Symbol  Edible Symbol 
Image of White Clover
Trifolium repens
Family: Fabaceae

Flower Properties

Property Value
English Name White Clover
Scientific Name Trifolium repens
MainColor White
PlantType Herb Icon Herb
Distribution Native Flower Native
Season Found May (Non - Non)
ImageUrl Trifolium-005
Photographer DP
Location Found Abbots Langley
Country Found UK
Photo Quality A

Flower Details

Description

White clover is a low-growing perennial plant, often found in lawns and fields. It features trifoliate leaves and small, white flower heads that can sometimes have a hint of pink. The plant is known for its creeping stems that root at the nodes.

Distribution

Native to Europe and Central Asia, white clover is now widespread across temperate regions worldwide, often found in grasslands, roadsides, and lawns.

Medicinal/Other Uses First Aid Symbol

✅ White clover has been used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory properties and as a diuretic. It is also used as a forage crop and for soil improvement due to its nitrogen-fixing ability.

Edibility Edible Symbol  

Edible - young leaves and flowers can be consumed raw or cooked, often used in salads or as a tea.

Human Toxicity
Non_Toxic

Non Toxic - generally safe for human consumption in typical amounts.

Pet Toxicity Pet Toxicity

Non Toxic to most pets - generally safe, though excessive consumption by grazing animals can lead to bloating.

Active Compounds

Isoflavones, cyanogenic glycosides, flavonoids.

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