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Onobrychis viciifolia scop. , introduced
- Naturally fixes nitrogen in the soil
- Introduced perennial forage legume
- High-quality livestock feed
- High in palatability and protein
- High frost tolerance
- Ideal for late-season grazing
- Produces rosy-pink flowers Seed germinates and establishes quickly
- Non-bloating legume
- Matures faster than alfalfa and is a superior honey plant
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| Characteristics Table | |
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| Growth Habit | Tap Root |
| Flood Tolerance | Poor |
| Drought Tolerance | Good |
| Salt Tolerance | Fair |
| Soil PH | Neutral to Alkaline |
| Soil Type | Loam, Clay, Sand, Gravel |
| Approx. Seeds/lb | 24,000 |
| Canopy Mature Height | Up to 1m |
