Status:
valid
Authors:
L.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1753
Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl.: 779, 1200 (1753)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000213460
Common Names
- Many-Form Clover
- Many-Form Medick
- Many-Form Trefoil
Description
Medicago polymorpha (also called Burclover, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the legume family. It is an annual herb, native to Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East, and it is found in a variety of habitats, such as grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Medicago polymorpha is used as a fodder crop and forage for livestock.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Medicago polymorpha for. tuberculata (Godr.) Shinners
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Medicago polymorpha is a yellow, five-petaled bloom. Its seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Medicago polymorpha is a perennial herb that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C. It can be pruned to maintain a desired shape and size.
Where to Find Medicago polymorpha
Medicago polymorpha is native to Europe, and can be found in dry grasslands and rocky slopes. It is a short-lived perennial, and is often found in disturbed areas.
Medicago polymorpha FAQ
What is the scientific name of Medicago polymorpha?
Medicago polymorpha
What is the common name of Medicago polymorpha?
Many-form medick
Where is Medicago polymorpha native to?
Europe, North Africa, and Western Asia
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