Family: Fabaceae

High Risk Traits:

• Grows in regions with subtropical climates, but does best in temperate regions
  
• Naturalized in the southeastern United States
  
• A disturbance-adapted, weedy plant that may impact other agricultural crops or the natural environment, although specifics impacts have not been documented
  
• Moldy hay may be toxic to grazing animals
  
• Tolerates many soil types
  
• Reproduces by seeds
  
• Self-fertile
  
• An annual, reaching maturity in <1 year
  
• Seeds dispersed in cattle and horse feces, along trails and roads, possibly water, and through intentional cultivation
  
• Seeds may persist in the soil for two years or longer

Low Risk Traits:

• Despite reports of naturalization and weediness, specific negative impacts have not been documented
  
• Unarmed (no spines, thorns, or burrs)
  
• Provides fodder for livestock
  
• Thrives in sunny, high light environments (dense shade may inhibit spread)
  
• Not reported to spread vegetatively
  
• Post-emergent herbicides may provide effective control if needed