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See also: Agriculture
ALFALFA
Alfalfa is supposedly the oldest know plant used for livestock feed, with records of its use as early as 1,000 BC in the Middle East.
Alfalfa (Medicago sativa) has a root system that can reach down more than 40 feet, and is very drought resistance. Alfalfa is one of the most nutritious fodder crops, and is also an excellent honey crop for bees. Alfalfa sprouts are used in salads, and the leaves may also be used raw or cooked as a vegetable.
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