A low-growing “trefoil” weed of lawns and disturbed, nitrogen-poor soil, distinguished by its tiny hop-like yellow flower clusters, pointed tips on each leaflet, and the terminal leaflet on a longer stalk or petiole
This extremely widespread close relative of alfalfa can be used to fix nitrogen in the soil and as fodder for sheep and more limitedly, for cattle. It also has marginal use as an edible and medicinal plant for humans.
The local Philippines call this woody vine "tayabak". Related to the green beans we grow in our gardens, this species' unique turquoise claw-shaped ...
