Cicer Milkvetch (Astragalus cicer)

Cicer milkvetch is a long-lived, warm season perennial that spreads by means of rhizomes.

This forage legume is a very winter-hardy species and is used in many areas for soil stabilization.

Forage quality of Cicer milkvetch appears to be equivalent to that of alfalfa. 
It is a long-lived perennial that does not cause bloat in cattle.

Although Cicer milkvetch appears to be equivalent to alfalfa in terms of quality,
forage yields will generally only be about 75 percent of alfalfa.