Sainfoin - Onobrychis viciaefolia

Sainfoin is a medium-lived introduced legume.  It is generally adapted to the same areas as Alfalfa but is not as productive.  Sainfoin however is non-bloating so is sometimes used as an alternative to Alfalfa for that reason.  As a forage legume Sainfoin is outclassed by Alfalfa, but for reclamation use the species does have some advantages being more drought tolerant and cold tolerant.  Sainfoin will be persistent in dryland applications being quite intolerant of flooding and water logged soils.

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