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Trifolium albopurpureum

Torr. & Gray

Rancheria clover

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Trifolium albopurpureum is a species of clover known by the common name rancheria clover. It is native to the west coast of North America from British Columbia, California and the Sierra Nevada, to Baja California. It can be found in a wide variety of habitats, including chaparral and woodlands, grasslands, forests, and montane locales.

Description

A clover herb in the Fabaceae family found in temperate regions.

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Edible Uses

The leaves are eaten raw or with salt.

Traditional Uses

The leaves are eaten raw or with salt.

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Distribution

It is a temperate plant.

Where It Grows

North America, USA,

References (1)

  • Moerman, D. F., 2010, Native American Ethnobotany. Timber Press. p 566

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