Sainfoin

Sainfoin

Sainfoin is a deep-rooted perennial legume commonly grown in the western United States as a forage crop. It is used most commonly in hay and pasture plantings as a non-bloat causing legume. Interestingly, this crop is highly palatable; cattle and sheep prefer sainfoin over alfalfa. With its high protein and palatability, sainfoin is also preferred over alfalfa by mule deer and other wildlife. Its blossoms attract many pollinator species and the honey made from sainfoin is reported to be very good quality. Sainfoin honey, also known as lupinella honey, is a variety of floral honey made from the nectar and pollen of Onobrychis viciifolia blossoms. Onobrychis viciifolia, or the common sainfoin, is a flowering plant in the legume or beans family, similar to clover and alfalfa. Its flower nectar is the source of the famous Italian lupinella honey or miele di lupinella, a type of honey with significant antibacterial, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and cough-supressing properties, digestive benefits, antiparasitic potential and soothing and energy-boosting action.

Sainfoin

Sainfoin is a deep-rooted perennial legume commonly grown in the western United States as a forage crop. It is used most commonly in hay and pasture plantings as a non-bloat causing legume. Interestingly, this crop is highly palatable; cattle and sheep prefer sainfoin over alfalfa. With its high protein and palatability, sainfoin is also preferred over alfalfa by mule deer and other wildlife. Its blossoms attract many pollinator species and the honey made from sainfoin is reported to be very good quality. Sainfoin honey, also known as lupinella honey, is a variety of floral honey made from the nectar and pollen of Onobrychis viciifolia blossoms. Onobrychis viciifolia, or the common sainfoin, is a flowering plant in the legume or beans family, similar to clover and alfalfa. Its flower nectar is the source of the famous Italian lupinella honey or miele di lupinella, a type of honey with significant antibacterial, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and cough-supressing properties, digestive benefits, antiparasitic potential and soothing and energy-boosting action.