LOTUS CORNICULATUS L.
Birdsfoot Trefoil
Birdsfoot trefoil is a perennial legume crop species known for its winter hardiness and water tolerance. Trefoils are not as productive as alfalfas or clovers in tons of dry matter per acre, but when grown in wet or low pH situations, birdsfoot trefoil may out yield and outlast stands of other legumes. Birdsfoot trefoil is slower to establish and is later in spring recovery than alfalfa or red clover. Once established, trefoil is very persistent making it a good choice for food plot plantings, pastures, and erosion control.
Key features
- Perennial legume
- Highly palatable and digestible
- Excellent winter hardiness
- Very tolerant of waterlogged soils
- Very persistent once established
General Characteristics
Segment
Wildlife
Species
Legume
Sci. Name
LOTUS CORNICULATUS L.
Ploidy
Allotetraploid
Seeding Information
Approx. Seeds/Lb.
370,000
Seeding Rate - Alone/New (Lbs./Acre)
8-10