Storkbill. “Clocks”. Pinkets. Plant common in the Western United States, especially California. Used by early settlers to fatten herds of cattle. A galactogogue increasing the supply of milk in animals and humans in child rearing. Fresh plant used in spring as a substitute for Alfalfa when the latter is scarce. Dogs, domestic and farmyard animals, especially racehorses savour it. A green tea may be prepared from the fresh plant. Used in salads.
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