Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
shepardii
ID:
375209

Status:
valid

Authors:
Post ex Boiss.

Source:
ksufab

Year:
1888

Citation Micro:
Fl. Orient., Suppl.: 163 (1888)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000374541

Common Names

  • Medicago shepardii
  • Shepard's medic
  • Shepard's burr medic

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Description

Medicago shepardii (also called Shepard's Medick, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that is native to Europe, North Africa, and temperate Asia. It typically grows in grasslands, meadows, and pastures.

Uses & Benefits

Medicago shepardii is used as a forage crop for livestock, as a soil-improving crop, and as a green manure crop. It is also used as a cover crop and as a food crop for humans.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Medicago shepardii has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1 cm. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Medicago shepardii is an annual plant that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is tolerant of drought and heat, and can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 8-11.

Where to Find Medicago shepardii

Medicago shepardii can be found in dry grasslands and open woodlands in North America.

Medicago shepardii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Medicago shepardii?

Medicago shepardii

What is the common name of Medicago shepardii?

Shepard's Medick

What is the growth habit of Medicago shepardii?

Annual

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

Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
George Edward Post (1838-1909): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Post' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:506422-1: Based on the initial data import