Persian clover (Trifolium resupinatum L.) is an annual, herbaceous legume with prostrate or semi-erect growth habit to 4 feet (1.2 m). It forms dense swards and has a rosette growth habit under grazing.
It is mostly used for pasture and hay, producing highly palatable and nutritious forage. Its high protein and moisture content make it difficult to ensile. Soft-seeded cultivars are used for hay and silage, while hard-seeded varieties are used on dryland pastures. Soft-seeded cultivars are not well suited for dryland pastures, as the seeds germinate quickly during summer and young plants often die during dry periods.
It has high forage yield and excellent regrowth following grazing or cutting.