Hey Jason,

I can offer some info about the clovers.  The presence of coumarin in sweet
clover makes it less palatable to livestock. Alsike clover can cause
photosensitivity and liver damage in horses, so it should not be included in
horse hay or pasture mixtures. Birdsfoot trefoil is a non-bloating legume
best suited for permanent pasture situations. It is well adapted to steep or
stony land that should not be cultivated, because birdsfoot trefoil will
reseed itself. Although individual plants live for only a few years, stands
of birdsfoot trefoil have remained productive for 10 or more years when
allowed to go to seed. It is also adapted to soils with marginal drainage.
White clover is used mainly in pastures. It is a short-lived perennial that
can reseed itself. There are three general types of white clover: ladino,
white dutch and small wild white. All three are similar in appearance but
differ in size, with wild white being the smallest and ladino the largest.

Kent Stienburg

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Subject: [BEE-L] Flowers for Michigan bees


> It would be great if the flower was also appealing for horses / cattle.
>
> A quick search of the last 6 months of postings leaves me with Dutch
Clover,
> Sweet White Clover, Yellow Clover, and Rape.
>
> I appreciate any input.
>
> Sincerely,
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