Status:
valid
Authors:
C.Presl
Source:
ildis
Year:
1822
Citation Micro:
J.S.Presl & C.B.Presl, Delic. Prag.: 45 (1822)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000191131
Common Names
- Globose Medick
- Globose Burclover
- Globose Lucerne
Description
Medicago globosa (also called Globe 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 globosa is used as an ornamental plant, as a fodder crop for livestock, and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Medicago globosa 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Medicago globosa 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 globosa
Medicago globosa is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in Spain, Portugal, Italy, and Greece.
Medicago globosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Medicago globosa?
Medicago globosa
What is the common name of Medicago globosa?
Globe Medick
What is the natural habitat of Medicago globosa?
Medicago globosa 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