Flora Friday - White Clover
White Clover (Trifolium Repens) is a perennial member of the Fabaceae bean family (formally known as Leguminosae). Other names for White Clover include:
- Dutch Clover
- White Dutch Clover
- Ladino Clover
- White Trifol
- Wild White Clover
- Ladino
- Creeping White Clover
- Honeysuckle Clover
- Giant Clover
The species is classed by hight with the following categories:
- Small
- Intermediate
- Large
" White Clover" is the blanket term, " Dutch" normally referes to intermediate variety but can include smaller varieties and " Ladino" is applied to the larger varieties.
Where to find
White Clover are native to Europe, the British Isles and Central Asia. It has been introduced worldwide as a forage crop and is now common in North America, Australia and New Zealand. Gardens, lawns and grassy areas are the best place to find them.
Edible Parts
White Clover is edible!! The stems, leaves, flowers and seedpods can be consumed. The plant can be eaten after being washed and prepared or dried and stored for later consumption, leaves and flowers can be brewed into a herbal tea. Fresh leaves can also be used as a garnish for salads or soup and dried leaves can be added to baked goods. Dried flowers can also be used in baked goods, jelly and cold beverages. White Clover can also be used as a substitute for its cousin, the Red Clover and, like Red Clover, dried flowers and seedpods can be ground up to make gluten-free flour! However, too many leaves can cause bloating and White Clover is also a blood thinner so do NOT consume for at least 2 weeks before surgery and talk to your doctor if you have a blood condition and/or take hypertension medications.
Medicinal Uses
White Clover can be used to help with:
- Fevers
- Coughs
- Colds
- Nausea
- Dizziness
- Wound healing
- Burns
- Ulcers
- Sores
- Rheumatism (in tea form)
- Arthritis (in tea from)
- Minor eye Irritations (as a wash)
Magical Uses
In magical practices, White Clover is used for:
- Purification
- Protection
- Bringing peace and clarity
- Protection from Psychic attacks
- Cleansing energies (in spell bags and incense)
- Getting rid of malevolent energies
- Spirit communication
- Luck (especially if you find a 4 leaf one!)
- Earth workings
- Strengthening psychic abilities
- Breaking hexes
Victorian Flower Language
In Victorian Flower Language, Clover means good luck. If Clover is paired with Heather and wheat, it means good luck in a new business venture and paired with Apple Blossom and Dandelion means that you hope that all of the recipients wishes come true.
I hope you've enjoyed this weeks Flora Friday! Look out for next week!
Blessings,
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