White clover

Description:

White, grows close to the ground, arranged in a round head.

Notes:

Common name: white clover Scientific name: trifolium repens Geographic area of origin: Eastern Mediterranean and Asia Common uses/hazards/importance: Used in folk medicine against gout, rheumatism, and leucorrhea. Native Americans used in salads and made the leaf tea for coughs and colds. Though to clean the system. Distinguishing features: White, grows close to the ground, arranged in a round head. Date and method of arrival in Hawaii: unknown Indigenous? no Endemic? no Invasive? no Other interesting historical, cultural, or ecological information: Thought to give anyone who carried its leave the ability to detect witches, sorcerers and good fairies in his presence.