Berseem Clover

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Cover Crop Name:
Berseem Clover
Scientific Name:
Trifolium alexandrinum L.
Growth Season:
Cool Season, broadleaf
Plant Type:
Legume (N-fixation)
Life Cycle:
Annual
Plant Architecture:
Upright plant architecture
Alternative Names:
Egyptian clover
Relative Water Use:
Low water use
Salinity Tolerance:
Fair salinity tolerance
Seeding Depth:
¼ – 1 inch
Crude Protein:
27-29%
Carbon to Nitrogen Ratio:
18-23
Mycorrhizal Association:
Forms arbuscular mycorrhizal associations
Other Notes:
  • Flowers attract pollinators
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