Alfalfa

Alfalfa resembles clover (Trifolium spp.). It is usually used as an animal fodder, but alfalfa sproutes are eaten by humans, similar to bean sprouts.

Names

Scientific
   Medicago sativa
English
   Alfalfa
   Lucerne
   Lucerne grass
Dutch
   Alfalfa
   Luzerne
Spanish
   Alfalfa
French
   Foin de Bourgogne
   Grand trèfle
   lfalfa
   Luzerne
   Luzerne cultivée
German
   Alfalfa
   Ewiger Klee
   Luzerne
   Saat-Luzerne
   Schneckenklee
Italian
   Erba medica

Taxonomy

Order
   Fabales
Family
   Fabaceae
Genus
   Medicago
Species
   Medicago sativa (Alfalfa)

Crop categories

Arid crops
Cool temperate crops
Cover crops
Forage and fodder crops
Green manures
Legumes
Medicinal plants
Mediterranean crops
Minor crops
Subtropical crops
Temperate crops

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