Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
constricta
ID:
191800

Status:
valid

Authors:
Durieu

Source:
ildis

Year:
1873

Citation Micro:
Actes Soc. Linn. Bordeaux29: 15 (1873)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000191129

Common Names

  • Constricted Medick
  • Constricted Burclover
  • Constricted Lucerne

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Synonyms

  • Medicago rigidula constricta (Durieu) Ponert [valid]

Description

Medicago constricta (also called Narrow-Leaved Medick, among many other common names) is an annual legume native to the Mediterranean region. It grows up to 1 m tall and has trifoliate leaves. Its flowers are yellow and bloom in the summer. It is found in open grasslands and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Medicago constricta is used as an ornamental plant, as a fodder crop for livestock, and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Medicago constricta has small, yellow flowers with a white eye. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings have two seed leaves and a long stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Medicago constricta is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It is easy to cultivate and propagate from seed. The seeds should be sown in spring in well-drained soil and kept moist. The plants will flower in the second year.

Where to Find Medicago constricta

Medicago constricta is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in Spain, Portugal, Italy, and Greece.

Medicago constricta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Medicago constricta?

Medicago constricta

What is the common name of Medicago constricta?

Narrow-leaved Medick

What is the natural habitat of Medicago constricta?

Medicago constricta is found in dry, open woodlands and grasslands in the western United States

Species in the Medicago genus

Medicago secundiflora, Medicago minima, Medicago fischeriana, Medicago monantha, Medicago orthoceras, Medicago polyceratia, Medicago medicaginoides, Medicago heldreichii, Medicago rigida, Medicago brachycarpa, Medicago ruthenica, Medicago papillosa, Medicago radiata, Medicago platycarpa, Medicago monspeliaca, Medicago bonarotiana, Medicago carstiensis, Medicago daghestanica, Medicago minima, Medicago astroites, Medicago crassipes, Medicago edgeworthii, Medicago laxispira, Medicago noeana, Medicago persica, Medicago phrygia, Medicago retrorsa, Medicago constricta, Medicago globosa, Medicago heyniana, Medicago ovalis, Medicago archiducis-nicolai, Medicago lanigera, Medicago sinskiae, Medicago makranica, Medicago arabica, Medicago arborea, Medicago coronata, Medicago disciformis, Medicago doliata, Medicago falcata, Medicago granadensis, Medicago granatensis, Medicago hypogaea, Medicago intertexta, Medicago tornata, Medicago laciniata, Medicago littoralis, Medicago lupulina, Medicago marina,

Species in the Fabaceae family