White Prairie Clover
Herb latin name: White Prairie Clover,White Prairie Clover Extract
Latin name: Dalea candida oligophylla
Synonyms: Petalostemon oligophyllumPetalostemon oligophyllum
Family: Leguminosae
Medicinal use of White Prairie Clover: The plant is astrong emetic. Apoultice of the plant has been used to treat wounds.Habitat of the herb: the herb: Dry desert and alluvial soils to 2000 metres. Prairies and open wods on sandy, clayey and rocky soils.
Edible parts of White Prairie Clover: Root - raw or chewed for its pleasant sweet flavour. The root can be dried, ground into a powder and stored for later use. Leaves - cooked. The peeled stems have been used as a food. A tea-like beverage is made from the dried leaves.
Other uses of the herb: An infusion of the roots has been used as a hair wash to prevent the hair from falling out. The plant has been used for making light brooms.
Propagation of White Prairie Clover: Seed - pre-soak for 12 hours in warm water and sow in early spring in a greenhouse. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and plant them out into their permanent positions in the summer.
Cultivation of the herb: Dry desert and alluvial soils to 2000 metres. Prairies and open wods on sandy, clayey and rocky soils.
Known hazards of Dalea candida oligophylla: None known
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