![Pasture of Lucerne, a perennial legume.](http://static.sciencelearn.org.nz/images/images/000/004/543/full/DNZ_ITV_Image_map_03_Common_pasture_plant_species_Lucerne.jpeg?1674174612)
Lucerne is a perennial legume. It is drought tolerant – its deep taproot can extract water during the drier summer months. Some lucerne varieties can be used for grazing while others are grown for silage or hay.
Lucerne provides high-quality feed.
IMAGE: © DairyNZ.