Alfalfa (lucerne)
Medicago sativa
A perennial forage legume grown extensively for hay, silage, and grazing due to its high protein content and deep root system.
Family
Fabaceae
Temperature
21-27°C (absolute 5-45°C)
Rainfall
600-1200mm (absolute 350-2700mm)
Altitude
4000m
Soil pH
6.5-7.5 (absolute 4.3-8.7)
Soil types
Deep, well-drained fertile loam soils with neutral pH.