What is Alfafa?

A high protein plant, also categorized as a legume, which is cut, dried and baled for cattle feed (mainly dairy because of the protein needed for milk production) or small rodents such as guinea pigs or hamsters. Alfalfa grows to typically a 1 meter (3 feet) height, but can have roots as deep as 4.5 meters (15 feet). It can also be used in to add flavor to foods for people such as in salmon or soup.