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Common Name: Cicer Milkvetch
Scientific Name: Astragalus cicer
Native / Introduced: Introduced
Main Uses:
~Hay & Pasture, Rangeland
~Wildlife Improvement
~Soil Erosion Control
~Rehabilitation projects"
Height: 1-3 feet
Colors: Pale Yellow/White
Flowering Season: June-August   
Soil Types: Most soils, medium to fine textured soils are best
Tolerances:
~Fair acid, Strong Alkali, Medium Salt
~Fair Drought
Sun or Shade: Full sun
Minimum Precipitation: 12 inches
Lifecycle: Perennial
Planting Seed Rate: 20-25 lbs/acre
Estimated Seeds Per Pound: 145,000
Optimal Planting Season: April-May
Planting Depth: 1/4 - 3/4 in.
Stratification Required: None
 
Description
Cicer Milkvetch is a legume plant species primarily used as a nutritious and palatable forage for livestock. The seeds are small, hard, and spherical, with a glossy brown color. They are adapted to a wide range of soil types and will also grow well in infertile soils. This legume has a vigorous, creeping, root system and a short, stout taproot.
 
Cicer Milkvetch is an excellent choice for improving soil fertility and soil erosion control. The seeds are easy to plant, establish quickly, and have a high survival rate. It performs well on poor, infertile soils and is important for soil erosion control and mining and related reclamation. This legume is an abundant, palatable, non-bloating, forage producer that is moderately tolerant to grazing.
 
Resources
NRCS Profile: https://plants.usda.gov/home/plantProfile?symbol=ASCI4
NRCS Plant Guide: https://plants.usda.gov/DocumentLibrary/plantguide/pdf/pg_asci4.pdf
 
Photo Credit: Matt Lavin