While you may be searching for the lucky clover, those three leafed ones are more than luck, they're edible. A white clover flower, starting to get that little pinkish tinge. Add the fresh greens and blossoms directly to salads and sprinkle with vinaigrette. The most common things to eat on the Clover are the flowerheads and the leaves, but are easier to eat if soaked for about an hour or boiled. We were always eating everything, the green apples in aunt Jeanie's(not our real aunt) backyard, plums in the "forbidden orchard", going thru the boxes of fruit and vegetables that the local distributor would leave for ol' Floyd that raised horses down by a place we all knew as the "horse kill." Five-leaf clovers are less commonly found naturally than four-leaf clovers; however, they, too, have been successfully cultivated. Very interesting! It’s a bushy plant with small blue, lavender, and white flowers. However, keep in mind that veggies should be given with moderation and frequently changed so the bunny can receive a broad spectrum of vitamins, minerals and various other nutrients. Never choose brown or wilted clover to eat; these plants should always be fresh, or dried by your own hand. I've always loved the smell of clover flowers. Anywhere you find a grassy area, you are likely to encounter clover as well. Great lens. We had lots of clover in Iowa, we used to make necklaces. I am trying to pull it out and get rid of it because of the burrs (black medic doesn’t have them…but it looks so much like burr clovers I can’t tell them apart until they actually have gone to seed, and then it’s too late to pull them). A lot of popular images you see for shamrocks show leaves that look more like our friend the wood sorrel, but clover is the real thing. Wow, so you can eat the clover, perfect for St. Patrick's day. In principle, people can eat grass; it is non-toxic and edible. I've been browsing through them this morning :-) Am lensrolling this to my red clover lens. Tanya Jones from Texas USA on February 26, 2014: though i've used clover honey before, i didn't realize clover was edible. If you don't already have clover, you can grow it on your own! As the plant matures, cooking the leaves is recommended. Thanks. Nothing should happen if you eat the stem of a clover as long as you do not eat them in large amounts. These are two questons I will be seeking answer from your lens and my own search. The individual leaves are green, generally oval shaped, sometimes with a point at the end and can show variegation. 7. They are easy to identify for the three leaves. I cannot find any information about it on the Internet. I like clover, and have a yard full of it. The whole plant thoroughly dried can be used to make a tea with a hint of vanilla. The best diet for sheep is a natural one, supplemented only slightly with grain feed and healthy snacks. It still tastes good though. This page will look at both of these species. 4. This is from wikipedia: "[edit] Food Uses. Use them fresh or dried in baked goods. What 3 classes of nutrients supply the body with energy? What a wonderful lens. Although leaves can be tossed into a salad or used in a tea, the preferable part of this wild edible is the flower. I learned some things here about the clover I used to curse taking over my lawn. Make sure you remove all of the sharp bits before eating. Fermented or moldy clover should never be used. Thanks for opening up our eyes. We occasionally take a couple of paddles from the plant on our slope and cook it up for a veggy side. Great lens and a heads up on what to do with those pesty weeds. Edible parts: You can eat the leaves of this plant, but the rest of it is poisonous. Some women use red clover for symptoms of menopause such as hot flashes; for breast pain or tenderness (mastalgia); and for premenstrual syndrome (PMS). Worthy of LotD! Red clover also contains the blood-thinning substance coumarin. Most people who eat clover eat mainly the blossoms and leaves, but even these should not be consumed in large quantities. Didn't realize clover had medicinal purposes. Was wondering if I could eat any of the greens on all this “clover” I was removing. The last time I saw clover up close and personal was when I was a kid and used to lie on the grass for hours seeing whatever I could see (mainly insects, I admit). Thank you for sharing. I only really knew about the tea. Red clover is used for respiratory ailments as well, but it is also sought as a remedy for many other conditions. The dried leaves and flowers are slightly sweet and can leave behind a faint vanilla-like flavor. Thanks for sharing :-), I've only tried clover as a kid (and almost everything else in the backyard), might have to eat some again one of these days. Must have been sorrel. The word "shamrock" is derived from the Irish word seamróg, which means "clover". How cool to know that good old clover is edible! 3. Hope we can also discuss other "weeds" that are edible in future perhaps. Clovers (Trifolium species), identifiable by their trefoil leaves, can be found on lawns pretty much everywhere, Adams said. Joan Hall (author) from Los Angeles on March 25, 2011: @paperfacets: I've been thinking the same thing about the rain. Fascinating. But we do have loads of other edible weeds that I put in my green smoothies regularly. I had no idea clover was edible. In the middle ages, it was believed to be able to ward off evil spirits. All of those are Latin words. Although leaves can be tossed into a salad or used in a tea, the preferable. Maurice Glaude from Mobile, AL on September 04, 2010: I had no idea humans could eat clover. The trouble will be getting enough of the clover flowers. Though it’s widely used as feed for animals and is considered by some to have medicinal properties, it can also be added as a garnish to any dish. Lots of interesting information here! Consider adding red clover flowers or leaves to: Salads; Soups; Sandwiches and wraps The flower is one of the tastiest of any clover you could ever eat. Clovers are an excellent survival food as they are high in protein and you can find them pretty much everywhere. I love your "Edible Weeds in Los Angeles" series. Jeanette from Australia on February 14, 2011: Just returning to say that this lens has been blessed and added to my Growing Vegetables and Herbs lens. Bill from Gold Coast, Australia on December 03, 2011: The lawn at my last house was covered in clover and I wanted to eat it, but the lawn was also my dogs toilet so I stayed away for obvious reasons! Vicki Green from Wandering the Pacific Northwest USA on August 31, 2011: I am interested in edible wild plants, too and really enjoy all of the information about edible weeds like clover. There used to be a recipe online for snickerdoodle cookies with dried white clover flowers in the batter, but the link has disappeared. 19. My daughter and I spent part of the summer looking into edible plants. It was sweet, even without honey. Loretta Livingstone from Chilterns, UK. You can spot them by their distinctive trefoil leaflets. The flowers are used raw in salads as well as sauteed, stir-fried, or fried as fritters. They can be used to make a tea; however, the preferable part of this wild edible is the flower. CLOVER Flowers are sweet with a hint of licorice. Use the leaves raw in salads or dry for baked goods later. They can be tossed into a salad or added to soups, stews, and other dishes such as lasagna. They can be tossed into a salad or added to soups, stews, and other dishes such as lasagna. They can be used to make a tea; however, the preferable part of this wild edible is the flower. I knew they were edible but have never actually used them in recipes. While you may be searching for the lucky clover, those three leafed ones are more than luck, they're edible. The leaves have a faint bean-like flavor and are typically used in teas, soups, stews, or tossed on salads. Test only one part of a potential food plant at a time. Clovers can have more than four leaves. In addition to being called Irish shamrock, wood sorrel also is called sour dock thanks to its edible, sour leaves, which have a lemony tang. The clover flowers are besides used by bees to produce their famous honey. I'm going to have to re-think my opinion of my "weedy" yard. Sherry Venegas from La Verne, CA on March 25, 2011: Haha, you beat them to it. Perhaps, the genesis of this urban myth is its similarity to the leaves of the mountain laurel tree, which is known to be toxic to both, humans and animals. I never knew that a clover anywhere was edible!! And I remember eating the flowery part of these before they bloomed. Red clover is used for cancer prevention, indigestion, high cholesterol, whooping cough, cough, asthma, bronchitis, and sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). Edible Plants: Red Clover. Barbara Radisavljevic from Templeton, CA on March 14, 2015: You do a great job with your hubs on edible weeds. The dried leaves and flowers are slightly sweet and can leave behind a faint vanilla-like flavor. Red clover leaves are pleasant to eat as they have a faint bean-like taste. Five-leaf clovers are less commonly found naturally than four-leaf clovers; however, they, too, have been successfully cultivated. Clover is one of the most famous of weeds, commonly sharing space with grass in lawns. You can plant it in the spring before full green-up, in the summer when it might be arid and dry, or in the fall when the temperatures start to cool off. However, if too much chickweed is eaten, it can cause diarrhea. Happy St Patrick's Day! I like having clover in my yard. Other chemical components in it are thought to be protective against cancer. Didn't realize it could be used in cooking. Tight, dense bales that are damp can make the problem worse as mold formation will be greater at the core of the bale. The phytoestrogens in red clover are often used by women looking for natural remedies for menopausal symptoms. I got great photos of a shamrock like leaf last week, but it had a non-clover flower. And of course let’s not forget the huge cost savings you can make by ‘growing your own’. Flavor: Varies but may have a slightly sour taste. This is the most widely known use for clover in gardens, fields, and orchards. can't beat free food. Wonderful lens! Happy St. Patrick's Day! So sad. Now the chef's on TV are going out and getting plants from L.A. locales. 7. Flavor : Taste somewhat like cucumber. They are bitter and aromatic, usually used as flavoring in salads. Jimmie Quick from Memphis, TN, USA on March 17, 2011: You just got a "Lucky Leprechaun Blessing" from a SquidAngel who really loves your lens. The taste of dandelion resembles a slightly bitter green like arugula. Sweet clover stems can be quite large and hard to get to dry. Clover doesn’t need to be buried deep in the ground, so even just top seeding (throwing seed on top of … :). Also been thinking that pratense may be a good name for a future horse. The most common things to eat on the Clover are the flowerheads and the leaves, but are easier to eat if soaked for about an hour or boiled. Denise McGill from Fresno CA on July 15, 2014: I'm not surprised that it is edible. I love learning about this kind of thing. Weeds... and you can eat them. Bay leaves are not harmful to eat. While you do this, set a … The clover flowers can also be eaten, either raw or steeped into tea. Also, clover can reduce the risk of lymphatic, ovary and breast cancer. Amazing! 20. However, the Bull Thistle root as well as its young leaves are edible. The clover here seems to be a bit of a tiny variety, not as large as the stuff I grew up with in Iowa, and the flowers are yellow. But, the preferred part of the red clover is the flower itself. Love your blog. Which type of fabric is used in summer season? Although bitter in taste, the leaves of this plant can be eaten raw, but best to do so in small quantities despite its nutritional value. You find them where there are a lot of clovers. The blooms of white and red clover can also be eaten. I have eaten clover in salad, not bad at all! I learned something today. Flowers can be roasted when they are young, and you can also roast the seeds. You can eat them fresh in salads, or cook them on the stove. The most common things to eat on the Clover are the flowerheads and the leaves, but are easier to eat if soaked for about an hour or boiled. Great lens! The clovers are native to Europe, Asia, and northern Africa. I thought clover is just a fake flower / weed in a comic book. Are the leaves oval-shaped or heart-shaped? All clover with white flowers should be avoided except in the northern states and Canada. Use: Clovers in general are healthy to eat in any way, basically: in salad, as a cooked green, ground to flour, or blended with another tea. Red clover leaves are pleasant to eat as they have a faint bean-like taste. You can eat the entire plant. Smell the food for strong or acid odors. Thanks for sharing! They can be ground into flour as well. °º©©º°¨¨¨. If bunnies can eat clover we can too! However, if too much chickweed is eaten, it can cause diarrhea. All types of clover have been eaten raw and cooked by First Nations people. Trees have a lot of uses, with edible leaves being yet one more viable way to justify planting that forest garden in the backyard. Blessed and featured on Sprinkled with Stardust, Beautiful lens - I love the way you presented the information. Its palmately compound leaves measure 3/4 to 1 inch across (2 to 2.5 cm). Enjoyed reading your informative lens. Blessed :-). Of course, that honey we buy in markets is often pasteurised. I'm making a list! Clover blossoms and leafs can be eaten in several ways. I don't think I've ever seen it around here where I live, but I'll keep my eyes open. The young leaves, taken before the plant flowers, can be eaten raw in salads. Clover has a distinctive flower with many spiky, upward-reaching petals. Yesterday night, after reading your information, I tried that red clover tea and it was very good! My daughters love to pick the purple clover flowers and suck the nectar out of the base of the petals. The leaves and flowers of clover can be eaten cooked or raw. The prickles must be removed from the leaves before consumption! Clover can be eaten raw but it is safer to boil it first. :) This was truly interesting. In Arizona they must have came in the potting soil because I never saw them anywhere except in flower beds and where hay was grown. Do you know something about Trifolium incarnatum? Toxicity of Purple Shamrock Plants They are known to be poisonous plants for cats and dogs. The salads are going to be really good. Seeds (in autumn) can be collected and eaten as is or roasted. It's a subject dear to my heart. You can eat clovers raw, but they taste better boiled. Thanks for bringing this to everyone's attention. Never choose brown or wilted clover to eat; these plants should always be fresh, or dried by your own hand. This is an age-old belief in certain parts of the world that these dried leaves are hazardous to health. Red clover leaves are pleasant to eat as they have a faint bean-like taste. If you've ever been "stung" by a nettle during an outdoor excursion, the plants are probably near the bottom of the list of ingredients you'd like to add to your diet. Clover does come with three words of warning, however: One is that quite a few people are allergic to it and don’t know it, so go easy at first until you know one way or the other. I was just weeding this morning... which tells you where I am on the issue. Although very little information exists for this type of clover, what is known it that the flowers, leaves and seeds are edible. great lens. Fresh, new leaves are better raw than older leaves. However, cultivated strains of White Clover have been developed that are without this glycoside. I can send you a picture by email. Shari O'Leary from Minnesota on September 03, 2011: If it hadn't been for the interesting thread started in the forum, I never would have looked at this lens. Red clover is typically consumed as either a hot or cold tea or a lemonde when consumed to treat internal health issues. Where we used to live, we had so much white clover that our yard looked covered in snow (we are in Florida). The seeds can be used as a spice. most of the other people who answered this question don't know what they are talking about! Its palmately compound leaves measure 3/4 to 1 inch across (2 to 2.5 cm). Eugene Samuel Monaco from Lakewood New York on July 15, 2014: I learn something all the time here, as I had no idea that glover was edible. Clovers (Trifolium) Lucky you — clovers are actually edible. I didn't know you can actually eat some of the clover. If someone you know is struggling in finding their way towards their dream life, maybe they are experiencing bad luck, depression, or sadness, you can give the four-leaf clover to them. Your lens is very informative. In fact some bunnies just love them! The flowers and seeds are the parts of the clover that are of greatest interest to most foragers. Red clover is associated with more medicinal properties than white clover. Miha Gasper from Ljubljana, Slovenia, EU on September 01, 2012: Good info, I was just adding some info to my animal Trivia quiz and found out bumblebees were introduced to Australia for only one reason: to pollinate clover! Where do you find four leaf clovers? :). As the plant matures, cooking the leaves is recommended. Clover – Clover is one of the most nutritionally complete you can feed your chickens, so go pick them a nice handful. The trick will be to find a place that hasn't been sprayed with anything. I've seen animals eat it a lot...just never thought of it for humans. Each leaflet is creased along its midvein like a folded paper heart. Celery leaves. I have a clover with yellow flowers in my garden. I didn't find much in the way of nutrition facts about white clover. Clover. Clover has lots of protein and the flower heads can be ground into flour. I have a clover plant (shamrock) growing in my window and the park across the street is full of clover. Some people are allergic to clover, so go easy on it at first if you’re unsure of your tolerances. Part of a Lawn Blend. Purple clover (Trifolium purpureum) is an exotic clover species primarily found in U.S. Department of Agriculture zones 5a to 7b. Clover is very common throughout the country. Red clover is a short-lived herbaceous species in the bean family. Thanks for the great info. The young leaves can be eaten raw, preferably before the plant blossoms. 6. This was awesome, a bit of a take me back to my childhood growing up in Iowa. I learned quite a bit! I should go and have a look for a clover and try them myself. Fascinating lens - I bet clover would work well in a green smoothie - I'll have to give it a try this summer. CLOVER Flowers are sweet with a hint of licorice. Information, folklore, recipes, and resources -- all about the delicious, nutritious clover plant. Small world, huh? ¿Cuáles son los 10 mandamientos de la Biblia Reina Valera 1960? Red clovers are the tastiest of all clovers although it is recommended not to eat too many of these as some people experience bloating. hlkljgk from Western Mass on April 18, 2010: this is a great lens, and i can't wait to check out the others edible weeds. I used to eat clover leaves when I was a child because they had a sour taste and I loved it. Curly dock (also called yellow dock) leaves can be eaten raw when young, or cooked when older, and added to salads or soups. Elizabeth Sheppard from Bowling Green, Kentucky on November 11, 2010: I used to eat the sweet leaves of white clover that grew in my back yard when I was a kid. Each leaf comprises three heart-shaped leaflets. I get a real buzz from eating natural products, berries, fruits, didn't know I could eat clover! Kylyssa Shay from Overlooking a meadow near Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA on September 11, 2010: I used to drink clover tea when I lived on the farm as a child. Thanks for the information. Toxicity. Clover (Trifolium) You can chop the leaves into salads or sauté them and add them to different dishes. Small amounts of raw clover leaves can add a kick to a salad or be used in a dish like you would fresh herbs. The types of clover I see most often growing here in Los Angeles are white clover and red clover. Very nice lens, now that is is spring here in the midwest, I will be looking for those four leafed clovers. It can cause severe side effects such as seizures, liver damage, and fluid imbalances. Each leaflet is creased along its midvein like a folded paper heart. Wood sorrel can grow up to 15 inches tall but typically only reaches eight or nine inches. 19. on November 28, 2013: I had no idea clover was edible. Does this have nutrition vale that is important to such adding ? Clover also makes a great cover crop for soil improvement. A patch of White Clover. The blooms of white and red clover can also be eaten. As a practical food source, however, your lawn leaves a lot to be desired. The flowers for tea can be used fresh or dried for later use. Subsequently, one may also ask, is Clover poisonous to humans? They can be used to make a tea; however, the preferable part of this wild edible is the flower. Red clover has been studied more. Clover Uses Four leaf clovers are lucky, but in a survival situation you will be happy to know that even the normal 3 leaf variety is lucky... by that I mean edible. You can eat clovers raw, but they taste better boiled. Eating clover. It is known, however, that it's relatively high in protein. Celery tops are the leafy part of the celery. ... the seed pod is a marvel of sweet and spicy. Curly dock (also called yellow dock) leaves can be eaten raw when young, or cooked when older, and added to salads or soups. Great lens! Clover can be dried for later use. Clovers are generally short-lived herbs and feature alternate compound leaves, usually with three toothed leaflets.The very small, fragrant flowers are crowded into dense, nearly spherical heads, or spikes and can be white, pink, red, or yellow. what does Clover taste like? Red clover is Trifolium pratense. Purple Clover. quite a few people are allergic so go easy at first until you know one way or the other. Do They Taste Good. Wikimedia Commons, which has LOTS of cool photos of 4-leaf and 5-leaf clovers. The secret answer: You can eat way more leaves than you thought. "The Complete Guide to Edible Wild Plants" by the Department of the Army is a good reference, if you … By and large, sheep will eat the grass, plants, clover, and other types of legumes that grow in the habitat they are being raised. Remember, smell alone does not indicate a plant is edible or inedible. There was a period when I did a lot of juicing, and I found that adding half a cup or more of fresh red clover sprouts would give my carrot/apple juice a rich creamy malty taste. Reminds me of a very nice song. We eat quite a bit of wild food and clover is great. What Are the Best Uses for Clover? Click to see full answer. I remember making clover necklaces and bracelets with my best friend Paula when we were little girls--but we never ate them. Thank you for publishing this lens. 3. The clover flowers can also be eaten, either raw or steeped into tea. This is really great information. Its properties and symbolism, together with the positive energy coming from you, it is the perfect mix to bring good luck and happiness to a loved one. However, lichens make up a substantial part of the diet in the Arctic, and almost every moss and lichen is edible. Here in Curitiba, a city in the South of Brazil, white clover is seen everywhere, but red clover is rare, I've seen it only in a few places. The clover is characterized by long, thin leaflets and purple flowers that can grow up to 39 inches tall. The dried leaves are said to add a slightly vanilla-like flavor to baked goods. Clover has lots of protein and the flower heads can be ground into flour. Clover is a common weed we encounter almost every day. Interesting indeed. Each leaf comprises three heart-shaped leaflets. Use them fresh or dried in baked goods. Wow - I had no idea I could eat clover and it has health benefits. It appears people from England wanted to reproduce their home environment and without clover the feeling just wasn't right. Thank you! All of the aerial parts of the clover plant are edible : leaves, stems, flowers, and seed pods. Chicory (Cichorium intybus) You’ll find chicory growing in Europe, North America, and Australia. 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