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Birdsfoot trefoil, is this weed edible?

Discussion in 'Herb Gardening' started by Karrma, Aug 12, 2011.

  1. Karrma

    Karrma In Flower

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    This spring I found a new weed, that is really starting to invade. Looks like birdfoot trefoil, has runners for spreading. Is this edible?
     
    Karrma, Aug 12, 2011
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    eileen Resident Taxonomist Staff Member Moderator Plants Contributor

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    Birdfoot Trefoil isn't edible Karrma nor does it have any medicinal uses. I'd pull it all up before it takes over your garden.
     
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    eileen, Aug 13, 2011
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  3. cherylad

    cherylad Countess of Cute-ification Plants Contributor

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    Just did a search... it sure has a pretty flower though!
     
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  4. Jerry Sullivan

    Jerry Sullivan Garden Experimenter Plants Contributor

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    Birdfoot Trefoil contains Cyanogenic glycosides (not for human consumption)

    Jerry
     
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  5. Karrma

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    I am going to try, but it got into my daylilies and my lingonberries, so have had to be careful.
     
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