Alysicarpus flower in my Garden

Alysicarpus is a genus of flowering plants in the legume family, Fabaceae. It includes about 100 species of annual and perennial herbs, shrubs, and small trees. Most species are found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, with a few also occurring in temperate areas.The leaves of Alysicarpus species are usually small and compound, with three leaflets. The flowers are small and pea-like, and are typically pink, purple, or white in color. The fruits are small, flattened pods that contain one or more seeds.Some species of Alysicarpus are used in traditional medicine for a variety of purposes, such as treating fevers, coughs, and snake bites. They are also used as fodder for livestock and as soil improvers due to their ability to fix nitrogen.One well-known species of Alysicarpus is Alysicarpus vaginalis, which is commonly known as the alyce clover or alyce-clover. It is a common forage crop in the southern United States and other tropical and subtropical regions, and is also used as a cover crop and for erosion control.