Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lanigera
ID:
201421

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.Winkl. & B.Fedtsch.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1905

Citation Micro:
Izv. Imp. S.-Peterburgsk. Bot. Sada5: 41 (1905)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000200750

Common Names

  • Medicago lanigera
  • Woolly Medick
  • Woolly Clover

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Description

Medicago lanigera (also called 'Woolly medick', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant of the Fabaceae family. It is native to the Caucasus region and is found in dry grasslands and meadows. It has a low-growing habit and its stems are covered in long, woolly hairs. Its leaves are trifoliate and its flowers are yellow in color.

Uses & Benefits

Medicago lanigera is used as a fodder crop for animals and as a soil improver.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Medicago lanigera is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with two leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Medicago lanigera is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 4-9.

Where to Find Medicago lanigera

Medicago lanigera is found in Europe and North America.

Medicago lanigera FAQ

What is the scientific name of Medicago lanigera?

Medicago lanigera

What are the common names of Medicago lanigera?

Woolly Medick, Woolly Medick Clover

What is the growth habit of Medicago lanigera?

It is an annual herb that grows in a prostrate or decumbent form

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

References

Constantin Winkler (1848-1900): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Winkl.' in the authors string.
Boris Fedtschenko (1872-1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.Fedtsch.' in the authors string.