Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
plicata
ID:
375144

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Boiss.) Širj.

Source:
ksufab

Year:
1928

Citation Micro:
Spisy Prír. Fak. Masarykovy Univ.102: 33 (1928)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000374476



Common Names

  • Plicata Alfalfa
  • Plicata Medicago
  • Plicata Lucerne


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Synonyms

  • Melissitus plicatus (Boiss.) Latsch. [valid]
  • Trigonella plicata Boiss. [valid]
  • Telis plicata (Boiss.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Pocockia plicata (Boiss.) Boiss. & Balansa [valid]

Description

Medicago plicata (also called folded medick, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It has small, yellow flowers and trifoliate leaves. It is found in dry, sunny areas such as roadsides, meadows, and pastures.

Uses & Benefits

Medicago plicata 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 plicata has small, yellow flowers. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Medicago plicata is a perennial herb that is native to South America. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, but can also be done by division. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Medicago plicata

Medicago plicata is native to the Mediterranean region.

Medicago plicata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Medicago plicata?

Medicago plicata

What is the family of Medicago plicata?

Fabaceae

What is the common name of Medicago plicata?

Folded Medick

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