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UK Hop trefoil

Herb Icon Native Flower     Edible Symbol 
Image of Hop trefoil
Trifolium campestre
Family: Fabaceae

Flower Properties

Property Value
English Name Hop trefoil
Scientific Name Trifolium campestre
MainColor Yellow
PlantType Herb Icon Herb
Distribution Native Flower Native
Season Found June (May - Sep)
ImageUrl Trifolium-002
Photographer DP
Location Found Chorleywood
Country Found UK
Last Updated 07 September 2026
Photo Quality A

Flower Details

Description

Hop Trefoil is a small annual herb with trifoliate leaves and dense, rounded clusters of yellow flowers that resemble small hops. The plant typically grows to about 10-30 cm in height and is often found in grasslands and roadsides.

Distribution

Native to Europe and western Asia, Hop Trefoil is now widespread across temperate regions, including parts of North America and Australia.

Medicinal/Other Uses

— No significant medicinal uses.

Edibility Edible Symbol  

Edible - young leaves and shoots can be consumed raw or cooked.

Human Toxicity
Non_Toxic

Non Toxic - generally safe for human handling and consumption.

Pet Toxicity Pet Toxicity

Non Toxic to pets - safe for cats and dogs if ingested.

Active Compounds

Isoflavones, flavonoids, alkaloids.

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