Common Name: Alfalfa

Scientific Name: Medicago sativa

Rating: Safe

Food Groups: Cellulose, Calcium, Protein

Description: A tall thin leafed plant most often used as a graze crop or hay crop. Be sure to get wild alfalfa or if you get it from a commercial farming source make sure it is pesticide free. Monsanto does also make a genetically modified version of alfalfa

Preparation/Storage: Alfalfa can be served fresh or dried. Stored dried alfalfa in airtight plastic bags and fresh alfalfa can be packaged and frozen.

Citation:
1. Arenella, Stacy and Summer Michaelson. The All Natural Hermit Crab Source Book. CafePress, 2004.

2.Campbell, Kerie. Edible Food List. Epicurean Hermit. 30 May 2008.