Deep rooted, short-lived perennial, having finer stems and more leaves than alfalfa. Grows 12 to 30 inches tall, depending on whether it is a prostrate or erect variety. Flowers are bright yellow and the brown to purple seed pods radiate from the stem branch, resembling a bird's foot. Non-bloating legume. Reseeds under proper management. Major uses are for pasture, erosion control. High quality forage. Seed are planted at 4 to 6 lb/A with cool season perennial grasses using a cultipacker-seeder in late August-September.