Pitch Clover
Scientific Name: Psoralea bituminosa
Flowering Period: February to May
Colour: Lilac
Frequency: Very common
Habitat: Countryside paths, field track, waste ground especially near arable
areas (areas suitable for farming)
General information:
The plant is highly branched and it often has a bushy structure or a thick
cushion over the walls. The stems are thin and pubescent (have white short
hairs) and are either dark brown or black. The leaves and flower heads have
a long stalk (the flower heads’ stalk is always longer). It s a non-poisonous
flower and its height varies between 25-100 cm.
Psoralea bituminosa (Pitch Clover)
Psoralea bituminosa (Pitch Clover)
Prepared by Diane Aquilina & Rebecca Shaw