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Alysicarpus vaginalis (L.) DC.

Alysicarpus vaginalis (L.) DC.

Alysicarpus vaginalis
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Alysicarpus vaginalis (L.) DC.. Alysicarpus vaginalis is a species of flowering plant in the legume family, Fabaceae. It is native to parts of Africa and Asia, and it has been introduced to other continents, such as Australia and the Americas. It is cultivated as a fodder for livestock, for erosion control, and as a green manure. Common names include alyce clover, buffalo clover, buffalo-bur, one-leaf clover, and white moneywort.

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Native range

Native range not recorded for this plant. Often a non-native cultivar or naturalized garden plant.

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