Sweet smelling, extremely deep rooted perennial with weak reclining stems. up to 60 cm tall. leave divided into 3 oblong leaflets, sharply tooted on upper half. Flowers deep purple to bluish (rarely white), slender, pea like 7-10 mm long, in dense 2-4 cm heads. Once established it grows abundantly and returns each year. Roots will spread underground and keep sprouting new plants each year. Rich source of vitamins, minerals, trace minerals, and other nutrients. Goof tor the pituitary glad, mild alterative and blood purifier; Has been used for arthritis, poor appetite, general weakness, and mineral deficiencies. Good mixed with peppermint for digestive issues.
Large amounts can cause bloating, blood-clotting disorders and contains canavanine which is potentially toxic and may cause recurrence of lupus in patients with the disease.