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Hop trefoil

Herb Icon Native Flower     Edible Symbol    Pet Toxicity
Image of Hop trefoil
Trifolium campestre
Order: Fabales Family: Fabaceae

Flower Properties

Property Value
English Name Hop trefoil
MainColor Yellow
PlantType Herb Icon Herb
Growth Type Native Flower Native
Season June
ImageUrl Trifolium-002
Photographer DP
Location Chorleywood
Human Toxicity Non_Toxic

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 - 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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