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Plant Needs
Sunlight
Prefers full sun exposure for optimal flowering
Watering
Moderate moisture; tolerates occasional drought once established
Temperature
Thrives in mild climates; frost sensitive
Characteristics
- Leaves: Compound trifoliate, leaflets obovate to oblanceolate, 5–10 mm long, margins finely denticulate at upper third.
- Flowers: Small (3–4 mm) yellow, papilionaceous corolla, borne in axillary racemes.
- Fruit: Spirally coiled pods with a reticulate surface, containing several seeds.
- Stem: Slender, decumbent to ascending, glabrous to sparsely pubescent.
Care Guide
Watering
Water moderately; allow soil surface to dry between waterings
Fertilization
Light application of organic matter. Nitrogen-fixing legume; minimal supplemental fertilization needed
Composted coffee grounds：Mix well-composted coffee grounds into soil; avoid excessive amounts to prevent acidityPruning
- Remove spent flower stems to encourage prolonged blooming
- Trim back leggy stems to maintain compact growth
- Clear dead foliage at season's end
Toxicity
Warning: this plant may be toxic.
Pets & Humans
Pets: Non-toxic to cats (per ASPCA)
Humans: No known toxicity; edible forage plant
Garden Uses & Culture
Culture: N/A
Usage: - Forage plant for grazing livestock - Soil improvement via nitrogen fixation - Ground cover in erosion control
