Wednesday, 11 August 2021

Alpine Clover

 

 

Alpine Clover Trifolium alpinum, Hautes-Pyrenees, France. Photo by Loire Valley Time Travel..

Alpine Clover Trifolium alpinum (Fr. Trefle alpin) is a low growing plant found above 1000 metres. The flowers are apparently scented and the roots taste mildly of liquorice. It is believed to be widely distributed because of troops marching through various alpine areas since ancient times.

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