Winter-active annual clover, originated from Asia Minor (modern Turkey). Alternative to white and subterranean clovers in poor soil drainage and drought conditions. Versatile forage crop that typically does not cause bloat in grazing systems and can be used for hay, silage, or green manure with its high N-fixing capacity in both rainfed and irrigated conditions. Excellent ability to suppress weeds when sown as a cover crop. While it is relatively a new forage crop in the US, it is extensively grown in Australia as a forage and N source in ley farming systems.