Trigonella caerulea Sweet trefoil (Leguminosae)

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Trigonella caerulea
Sweet trefoil
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The Trigonella caerulea plant species is found in Europe - Mediterranean? The origin of this plant is obscure[50] It is a member of the Leguminosae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Sweet trefoil.

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Latin Name:  Trigonella caerulea
Common Name:  Sweet trefoil
Family:  Leguminosae
Author:  (L.)Ser.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.6   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Naturalized on waste and arable land[200].

Cultivation Notes: Succeeds in ordinary garden soil[1]. Prefers a well-drained loamy soil in full sun[200]. Cultivated in the Mediterranean for its leaves which are used as a flavouring[46, 61, 177]. 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]. 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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