Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mixta
ID:
374924

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sennholz

Source:
ksufab

Year:
1888

Citation Micro:
Verh. K. K. Zool.-Bot. Ges. Wien38: 32 (1888)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000374256



Common Names

  • Medicago mixta
  • Mixed Medick
  • Mixed Burclover


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Description

Medicago mixta (also called mixed medick, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Europe, North Africa, and western Asia. It typically grows in dry, sandy soils, and is often found in disturbed habitats such as roadsides and fields.

Uses & Benefits

Medicago mixta is used as a fodder crop for livestock and can also be used as a green manure to improve soil fertility.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Medicago mixta is a small yellow flower, the seed is a small, round, dark brown seed, and the seedlings are small and thin.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Medicago mixta is a perennial legume native to the Mediterranean region. It is easy to propagate from seed or by division of the crown. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Medicago mixta

Medicago microdon can be found in the Mediterranean region.

Medicago mixta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Medicago mixta?

Medicago mixta

What is the common name of Medicago mixta?

Mixed medicago

What is the natural habitat of Medicago mixta?

Dry areas of India, Pakistan, and Afghanistan

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