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Alfalfa (Medicago sativa L.)

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Alfalfa

Description

Alfalfa is an excellent forage crop when harvested and stored properly. However, the plant can cause "hepatogenous photosensitivity syndrome" if water-damaged (Monlux AW . J Am Vet Med Assoc, Vol. 142, 9, p. 989-994, 1963).

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Other References:

Alfalfa entry in Wikipedia


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