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Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 3
Keywords
Western Australia, Tree lucerne, Fodder, Tree Fodder, Poultry fodder, Cystisus prolifera
Disciplines
Agriculture
First Page Number
14
Last Page Number
21
ISSN
0021-8618
Abstract
Perhaps the greatest need in our agricultural areas is for a hardy legume which year after year will provide palatable green fodder during the late summer months. In the white-flowered Tree Lucerne (Cystisus prolifer) such a legume is available. Surprisingly enough, this hardy perennial shrub has never been exploited. Tree Lucerne is so hardy that self-seeded thickets can be seen growing on virgin land in the Darling Ranges and I have seen seedlings in the streets of Corrigin healthy and robust after six months without rain. The foliage is so palatable that cattle and horses will break down quite large trees and consume stems thick enough to be called limbs.
Recommended Citation
Snook, L C.
(1952)
"Tree lucerne,"
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 3: Vol. 1:
No.
5, Article 5.
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