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Plants of the Omaha Indian Reservation
An Ethonobotanical Report
Description The sweet clover˙≠s flowers are crowded densely on the top 4 in. of elongated stem. The small pea-like flowers are white or yellow; the leaves of sweet clover are alternate and trifoliate. Leaflets are finely-toothed and oblong. The mature plants may appear bushy. The plant is a biennial plant, and is a forb. The plant is introduced to the U.S. from Europe and Asia. It best grows in a warm season.
Location and Habitat The plant can be found in all 50 states. Its habitat can be hot or cold climates. It grows well in direct sunlight and in partial shade. It can˙≠t tolerate dense shade. The plant seems to prefer calcareous or loamy soils. The plant can be found all over the rez. Uses The sweet clover˙≠s leaves and flowering branches have been used for improving blood circulation, and for varicose veins, and hemorrhoids. The young shoots can be cooked. It˙≠s used like asparagus, and could be eaten in salads. The seeds and seed pots are cooked as a vegetable. It can be used as flavoring. The dried leaves can be toxic.
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