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/alˈfalfə/,
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A leguminous plant with cloverlike leaves and bluish flowers. Native to southwestern Asia, it is widely grown for fodder,
  1. A leguminous plant with cloverlike leaves and bluish flowers. Native to southwestern Asia, it is widely grown for fodder

  1. important European leguminous forage plant with trifoliate leaves and blue-violet flowers grown widely as a pasture and hay crop
  2. leguminous plant grown for hay or forage
  3. Alfalfa (Medicago sativa L.) is a flowering plant in the pea family Fabaceae cultivated as an important forage crop. In the UK, Australia, South Africa and New Zealand it is also known as lucerne and as lucerne grass in south Asia. In Hindi known as chara, and in Gujarati as Rajka or Gadab. ...
  4. A plant, Medicago sativa, grown as a pasture crop; A type or breed of this plant
  5. One of the world's most important forage plants. It is widely cultivated and is increasing in popularity for human consumption due to its promotion as a dietary supplement. The seeds are often sprouted much like mung beans.
  6. alfalfa. From Arabic al-fafaa literally "the best kind of fodder"
  7. is a perennial, clover-like legume, Medicago sativa, characterized by a deep taproot, compound leaves typically with three leaflets, and small flowers that often are blue-violet, but may be a variety of colors, including yellow and white. ...
  8. Perennial legume crop that is high in protein, vitamin A, and vitamin D.  This crop is harvested 3-4 times per 6 month growing season, and will grow back for 6-8 years before it needs to be replanted.
  9. Alfalfa contains essential digestive enzymes and amino acids. It has been known to help thin the blood, cleanse the kidney, prevent tooth decay (contains natural fluorides), and increase endurance and energy.
  10. An extract of alfalfa, medicago sativa.  A source of Vitamins C, D, E and K.
  11. a plant widely grown for animal feed. See a picture of a field of alfalfa.
  12. Organic Alfalfa is a good laxative and natural diuretic, which promotes urine flow and is often used to treat urinary tract infections and eliminate excess retained water. ...
  13. An herb (Medicago sativa). Alfalfa can be taken as a tablet, capsule, tea or the dried plant itself. It is a perennial member of the family Fabaceae and is one of the most common, cultivated forage plants, being fed to animals either as hay or in a dehydrated form. ...
  14. one of the richest mineral foods containing abundant amounts of trace minerals (zinc, iron, manganese), vitamins (A,C), and nutrients needed by cats to sustain well-being.
  15. Hay. Extremely tasty and loved by nearly all, this is high in nutrients and fibre. Because of its high fibre, nutritional content and wonderful taste, it is an excellent food source to encourage eating in recovering animals following illness or surgery. ...
  16. A type of hay often fed to horses and other livestock.
  17. Dengie is the largest producer of alfalfa in the UK and the majority of our feeds have some form of alfalfa inclusion. Alfalfa is a perennial legume belonging to the same family as peas and beans. ...
  18. A flowering plant that is very nutrient rich (vitamins, minerals esp. calcium and chlorophyll). As well as providing many nutrients it can also assist in wound healing, help lower blood cholesterol, act as a digestive tonic, aid in menstrual complaints (esp. ...
  19. Leguminous plant known and cultivated for more that 2000 years, having a red and purple flower standing on a strong stalk; more generally known in England as Lucerne.
  20. Why go for drug treatment when this herb can treat drug and alcohol dependency?
  21. The parts of the alfalfa plant that are used are its leaves. In the Middle East, alfalfa is known as the “father of all herbs.” Alfalfa is one of the most nutritious plants on earth and its leaves are rich in calcium, magnesium, potassium, beta-carotene, vitamins A, B-12, C, D, E and K. ...
  22. Outlet valve attached to the top of a short vertical pipe (riser) with an opening equal in diameter to the inside diameter of the riser pipe and an adjustable lid or cover to control water flow.  A ring around the outside of the valve frame provides a seat and seal for a portable hydrant. ...
  23. A plant that makes a good food source for your Chinchilla. He usually gets this in the form of hay.
  24. Can be an antioxidant in skin-care products (Source: Journal of Agricultural Food Chemistry, January 2001, pages 308–314).
  25. (Medicago sativa): a blood purifier; reduces and prevents symptoms caused by arthritis, bursitis, and gout; lowers cholesterol. Contains natural fluorides ,preventing tooth decay and helps rebuild decaying teeth. ...