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Trifolium tridentatum Tomcat clover (1 Page of 5) The Trifolium tridentatum plant species is found in Western N. America - British Columbia to California. It is a member of the Leguminosae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Tomcat clover. Some home gardeners know the variety as T. willdenowii. Spreng. Cultivation | Propagation | General Uses Medicinal | Edible Uses Latin Name: Trifolium tridentatum Common Name: Tomcat clover Family: Leguminosae Author: Lindl. Known Hazards: None known Mature Height: 0.6 Mature Width: Habitat: Grassy hills and meadowlands[60].
Cultivation Notes: We have very little information on this species and do not know if it will be hardy in Britain, though judging by its native range it should succeed outdoors in most parts of the country. The following notes are based on the general needs of the genus.
Succeeds in a moist, well-drained circum-neutral soil in full sun[200]. Succeeds in poor soils.
It grows well in an apple orchard, the trees will produce tastier fruit that stores better[201]. It should not be grown with camellias or gooseberries because it harbours a mite that can cause fruit drop in the gooseberries and premature budding in the camellias[201].
This species has a symbiotic relationship with certain soil bacteria, these bacteria form nodules on the roots and fix atmospheric nitrogen. Some of this nitrogen is utilized by the growing plant but some can also be used by other plants growing nearby[200]. Buttercups growing nearby depress the growth of the nitrogen bacteria by means of a root exudate[201]. When removing plant remains at the end of the growing season, it is best to only remove the aerial parts of the plant, leaving the roots in the ground to decay and release their nitrogen.
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