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Alfalfa (Medicago Sativa L.) grows like a Forb/herb. Alfalfa (Medicago Sativa L.) is an Annual, Perennial. Alfalfa (Medicago Sativa L.) is Introduced to U.S.. Alfalfa (Medicago Sativa L.) has a PLANTS Invasive Status of: SWSS. Spring, Summer, Fall is when Alfalfa (Medicago Sativa L.) is actively growing. Alfalfa (Medicago Sativa L.) has a Rapid growth rate after harvest. Alfalfa (Medicago Sativa L.) is not an allelopath. Alfalfa (Medicago Sativa L.) has a Low C:N Ratio. Alfalfa (Medicago Sativa L.) has a coppice potential of No. Alfalfa (Medicago Sativa L.) is not fall conspicuous. Alfalfa (Medicago Sativa L.) has a Purple colored flower. Alfalfa (Medicago Sativa L.) has Green colored foliage. In the summertime, Alfalfa (Medicago Sativa L.) has a Moderate foliage porosity. In the wintertime, Alfalfa (Medicago Sativa L.) has a Porous foliage porosity. Alfalfa (Medicago Sativa L.) has a Fine foliage texture. Seeds of Alfalfa (Medicago Sativa L.) are Brown. Seeds of Alfalfa (Medicago Sativa L.) are No conspicuous. Alfalfa (Medicago Sativa L.) grows as a Single Crown. The growth rate of Alfalfa (Medicago Sativa L.) is Rapid. The mature height of Alfalfa (Medicago Sativa L.) is 2 feet. The lifespan of Alfalfa (Medicago Sativa L.) is Long. The shape and orientation of Alfalfa (Medicago Sativa L.) is Erect. Alfalfa (Medicago Sativa L.) is not adapted to coarse textured soils. Alfalfa (Medicago Sativa L.) is adapted to fine textured soils. Alfalfa (Medicago Sativa L.) is adapted to medium textured soils. The anaerobic tolerance of Alfalfa (Medicago Sativa L.) is None. The CaCO3 tolerance of Alfalfa (Medicago Sativa L.) is High. Alfalfa (Medicago Sativa L.) does not require cold stratification. The drought tolerance of Alfalfa (Medicago Sativa L.) is High. Alfalfa (Medicago Sativa L.) requires a minimum of 90 frost free days per year. The minimum pH of Alfalfa (Medicago Sativa L.) is 6. The maximum pH of Alfalfa (Medicago Sativa L.) is 8.5. The minimum Precipitation that Alfalfa (Medicago Sativa L.) requires is 12. The maximum Precipitation that Alfalfa (Medicago Sativa L.) can handle is 65. The minimum root depth of Alfalfa (Medicago Sativa L.) is 24 inches. The salininty tolerance of Alfalfa (Medicago Sativa L.) is Low. The shade tolerance of Alfalfa (Medicago Sativa L.) is Intolerant. The shade tolerance of Alfalfa (Medicago Sativa L.) is Intolerant. The minimum temperature that Alfalfa (Medicago Sativa L.) requires is -43. The bloom period of Alfalfa (Medicago Sativa L.) is Spring. The commerical availability of Alfalfa (Medicago Sativa L.) is Routinely Available. The fruit seed abundance of Alfalfa (Medicago Sativa L.) is High. The fruit seed period of Alfalfa (Medicago Sativa L.) begins Summer. The fruit seed period of Alfalfa (Medicago Sativa L.) ends Summer. The fruit seed persistance of Alfalfa (Medicago Sativa L.) is No. Alfalfa (Medicago Sativa L.) is not propagated by bare roots. Alfalfa (Medicago Sativa L.) is not propagated by bulbs. Alfalfa (Medicago Sativa L.) is not propagated by container. Alfalfa (Medicago Sativa L.) is not propagated by corms. Alfalfa (Medicago Sativa L.) is not propagated by cuttings. Alfalfa (Medicago Sativa L.) is propagated by seed. Alfalfa (Medicago Sativa L.) is not propagated by sod. Alfalfa (Medicago Sativa L.) is not propagated by sprig. Alfalfa (Medicago Sativa L.) is not propagated by tubers. Alfalfa (Medicago Sativa L.) can generally yield 226800 seeds per pound of seeds. Alfalfa (Medicago Sativa L.) has a Slow seed spread rate. Alfalfa (Medicago Sativa L.) has a High seedling vigor. Alfalfa (Medicago Sativa L.) has a High seedling vigor. Alfalfa (Medicago Sativa L.) does not have a small grain. Alfalfa (Medicago Sativa L.) has a Slow vegatative spread rate. Alfalfa (Medicago Sativa L.) does not have a berry/nut seed product. Alfalfa (Medicago Sativa L.) is not viable as a Christmas Tree. Alfalfa (Medicago Sativa L.) makes a good fodder product. Alfalfa (Medicago Sativa L.) does not make a good fuel wood product. Alfalfa (Medicago Sativa L.) does not make a good lumber product. Alfalfa (Medicago Sativa L.) does not make a naval store product. Alfalfa (Medicago Sativa L.) is not palatable to browse animals. Alfalfa (Medicago Sativa L.) is not palatable to grazing animals. Alfalfa (Medicago Sativa L.) is not palatable to humans. Alfalfa (Medicago Sativa L.) does not make a pulpwood product. Alfalfa (Medicago Sativa L.) does not make a veneer product. Alfalfa (Medicago Sativa L.) is of the category, Dicot.

lspichkin

Grow Spot member, Patrick Torley, has informed me that

billy666

Alfalfa is a legume that has a long history of dietary and medicinal uses. A small number of animal and preliminary human studies report that alfalfa supplements may lower blood levels of cholesterol and glucose. However, most research has not been well-designed. Therefore, there is not enough reliable evidence available to form clear conclusions in these areas.
Alfalfa supplements taken by mouth appear to be generally well tolerated. However, ingestion of alfalfa tablets has been associated with reports of a lupus-like syndrome or lupus flares. These reactions may be due to the amino acid L-canavanine, which appears to be present in alfalfa seeds and sprouts, but not in the leaves. There are also rare cases of pancytopenia (low blood counts), dermatitis (skin inflammation), and gastrointestinal upset.

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There are also rare cases of pancytopenia (low blood counts), dermatitis (skin inflammation), and gastrointestinal upset.