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Leo

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Lotus corniculatus L. Bird's-foot trefoil · Agricultural · bred by Mc Gill University

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Variety description

10 August 2026

The variety Leo is a long-lived perennial with the ability to self-regenerate. It is adapted for growth on a wide range of soils and is used primarily as a forage crop that does not cause bloat in livestock.

By growth habit, the variety occupies an intermediate position: it is less erect than hay-type varieties, but more erect than typical prostrate forms. The variety is considered one of the most winter-hardy representatives of the species and is frequently used in breeding research to improve seed yield and seedling vigor.

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Countries of admission

3 jurisdictions

Green indicates countries where the variety is listed in the national catalogue and its seeds are authorized for sale. Expired registrations are marked separately: the variety was previously admitted, but sale is no longer permitted.

QM QZ

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Variety registered as early as 2 jurisdictions, data for which we do not publish: their registry licenses have not yet been verified. This section will be available upon verification.

Variety in registries Regions of admission, rights holders, and status of plant breeders' rights

Parties

Breeder
Mc Gill University 1 Developed the variety
Applicant
DLF ESTERO S.A. 45 Submitted the application to the register
Maintainer
NL - NO NAME Responsible for variety maintenance

Admission to trade

The variety is listed in the national registry — its seeds are authorized for sale in this country.

  • GB United Kingdom Active

    № 67/1

    Registration
    1 July 1973
  • QZ European Union Active

    № 206877

    Registration
    12 April 2019
  • UY Uruguay Withdrawn

    № 2009059

    Application
    23 April 2009
    Terminated
    9 January 2015
  • NL Netherlands Active

    № RKL1

    Application
    21 February 2019
    Registration
    12 April 2019

Records are sourced from official registry publications. Data sources and legal status

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