Fast growing annual legume with yellowish-white flowers. Shallow taproot grows well in all soil textures except sands. Tolerant of wet soils and alkalinity. Superior nitrogen-fixer. Non-bloat, high protein forage with excellent palatability that meets or exceeds the quality of Alfalfa (Medicago sativa) and Crimson clover (T. incarnatum). Use in rotations for grazing, hay, silage, green manure, wildlife food plots or cover. Also use to enhance companion crops, especially alfalfa. Winter kills easily. Use as a summer and fall annual in northern latitudes and a winter annual in southern latitudes. Varieties listed below.

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INFORMATION & ATTRIBUTES

Family: Fabaceae

Duration: Annual

Growth Habit: Forb

Native Status: Introduced

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