Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
polymorpha
ID:
214131

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


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Synonyms

  • Medicago polymorpha polymorpha [unknown]
  • Medicago nigra nigra [unknown]
  • Medicago ciliaris Savi [illegitimate]
  • Medicago polymorpha vulgaris (Benth.) Shinners [valid]
  • Medicago hirsuta Schkuhr [illegitimate]
  • Medicago polymorpha lappacea (Desr.) Bonafe [unknown]
  • Medicago polycarpa Willd. ex Steud. [valid]
  • Medicago loretii Albert [valid]
  • Medicago nigra microcarpa (Urb.) O.Bolòs & Vigo [valid]
  • Medicago terebellum Willd. [valid]
  • Medicago polycarpa polymorpha (L.) Cadevall & Sallent [illegitimate]
  • Medicago polycarpa reticulata (Benth.) H.J.Coste [valid]
  • Medicago polymorpha polycarpa (Willd. ex Steud.) Romero Zarco [valid]
  • Medicago polymorpha vulgaris (Benth.) Shin, p.p. [deprecated]
  • Medicago polymorpha nigra L. [valid]
  • Medicago hispida nigra L. [valid]
  • Medicago polymorpha apiculata (Willd.) Ooststr. & Reichg. [unknown]
  • Medicago hispida confinus (W.D.J.Koch) Burnat [unknown]
  • Medicago cyrenaea Maire & Weiller [valid]
  • Medicago polymorpha hispida Ponert [valid]
  • Medicago hispida Gaertn. [illegitimate]
  • Medicago denticulata Willd. [valid]
  • Medicago lappacea Desr. [illegitimate]
  • Medicago pentacycla DC. [valid]
  • Medicago apiculata Willd. [valid]
  • Medicago nigra (L.) Krock. [valid]
  • Medicago reticulata Benth. [valid]
  • Medicago flexuosa Ten. [valid]
  • Medicago distans Poir. [valid]
  • Medicago echinata Boucher [illegitimate]
  • Medicago heterocarpa Urb. [invalid]
  • Medicago hamata C.Presl [valid]
  • Medicago canescens Graham [invalid]
  • Medicago caspia Gruner ex Boiss. [valid]
  • Medicago caspica Jacq. ex Spreng. [valid]
  • Medicago catalonica Urb. [invalid]
  • Medicago cyrenaica Maire & Weiller [unknown]
  • Medicago conica Schkuhr [valid]
  • Medicago microdon Ehrenb. [valid]
  • Medicago microcarpa Urb. [unknown]
  • Medicago oligocarpa Corb. [valid]
  • Medicago neurocarpos Kunze ex Urb. [invalid]
  • Medicago hystrix Ten. [valid]
  • Medicago intermedia DC. ex G.Don [illegitimate]
  • Medicago berteroana Moris [valid]
  • Medicago bimuricata Retz. ex Steud. [invalid]
  • Medica bimuricata Moench [valid]
  • Medica pentacycla Bubani [valid]
  • Medica polymorpha Scop. [valid]
  • Medica reticulata Bubani [valid]
  • Medicago reynieri Albert [valid]
  • Medicago sardoa Moris [valid]
  • Medicago polyantha Dulac [valid]
  • Medicago stricta Wallr. ex Urb. [invalid]
  • Medica apiculata Greene [valid]
  • Medica denticulata Greene [valid]
  • Medicago tuberculata Urb. [invalid]
  • Medicago oligocarpa Corb. [unknown]
  • Medicago nigra apiculata (Willd.) O.Bolòs & Vigo [valid]
  • Medicago nigra denticulata (Willd.) O.Bolòs & Vigo [valid]
  • Medicago denticulata vulgaris Benth. [valid]
  • Medicago hispida denticulata (Willd.) Asch. & Graebn. [unknown]
  • Medicago apiculata confinis W.D.J.Koch [valid]
  • Medicago denticulata brevispina Benth. [unknown]
  • Medicago hispida apiculata (Willd.) Urb. [valid]
  • Medicago polymorpha apiculata (Willd.) Shinners [valid]
  • Medicago polycarpa tuberculata Godr. [valid]
  • Medicago hispida denticulata (Willd.) Urb. [valid]
  • Medicago polymorpha microcarpa (Urb.) O.Bolòs, Vigo, Masalles & Ninot [valid]
  • Medicago hispida microcarpa Urb. [unknown]
  • Medicago hispida denticulata (Willd.) Piper & Beattie [valid]
  • Medicago hispida confinis (Koch) Burnat [valid]
  • Medicago hispida inermis Urb. [valid]
  • Medicago polymorpha brevispina (Benth.) Heyn [valid]
  • Medicago polycarpa apiculata (Willd.) Godr. [valid]
  • Medicago polycarpa denticulata (Willd.) Godr. [valid]
  • Medicago nigra pentacycla (DC.) O.Bolòs & Vigo [valid]
  • Medicago nigra polygyra (Urb.) O.Bolòs & Vigo [valid]
  • Medicago nigra vulgaris (Benth.) Franco [valid]
  • Medicago polymorpha denticulata (Willd.) Kerguélen [valid]
  • Medicago denticulata lappacea (Desr.) Ball [valid]
  • Medicago denticulata polymorpha (L.) Pit. & Proust [valid]
  • Medicago denticulata apiculata (Willd.) Moris [valid]
  • Medicago denticulata caspica (Jacq. ex Spreng.) Grossh. [valid]
  • Medicago denticulata ciliaris DC. [valid]
  • Medicago denticulata confinis (W.D.J.Koch) Batt. [valid]
  • Medicago denticulata lappacea W.D.J.Koch [illegitimate]
  • Medicago denticulata macracantha Webb & Berthel. [valid]
  • Medicago denticulata macrocarpa Moris & De Not. [valid]
  • Medicago denticulata oligocarpa Rouy [valid]
  • Medicago denticulata pentacycla (DC.) Boiss. [valid]
  • Medicago denticulata reticulata (Benth.) Batt. [valid]
  • Medicago denticulata tuberculata Moris [valid]
  • Medicago hispida aculeata Urb. [valid]
  • Medicago hispida breviaculeata Urb. [valid]
  • Medicago hispida longeaculeata Urb. [valid]
  • Medicago hispida longispina Urb. [valid]
  • Medicago hispida microdon (Ehrenb.) Urb. [valid]
  • Medicago hispida sardoa (Moris) Asch. & Graebn. [valid]
  • Medicago hispida tuberculata Urb. [valid]
  • Medicago hispida apiculata (Willd.) Corb. [valid]
  • Medicago hispida lappacea (Desr.) Bonnier & Layens [valid]
  • Medicago hispida lappacea Menezes [valid]
  • Medicago hispida macrocarpa Urb. [valid]
  • Medicago hispida microcarpa Urb. [valid]
  • Medicago hispida oligocarpa Corb. [valid]
  • Medicago hispida pentacycla (DC.) Arcang. [valid]
  • Medicago hispida polycarpa (Willd. ex Steud.) Bonnier & Layens [valid]
  • Medicago hispida polygyra (Urb.) Arcang. [valid]
  • Medicago hispida polymorpha (L.) Rouy [illegitimate]
  • Medicago hispida brevispina Nègre [valid]
  • Medicago hispida aculeata (Urb.) Rouy [valid]
  • Medicago hispida brachyantha Lowe [valid]
  • Medicago hispida gracillima (Tineo ex Tod.) Rouy [valid]
  • Medicago hispida lappacea Burnat [illegitimate]
  • Medicago hispida macracantha (Webb & Berthel.) Briq. [valid]
  • Medicago hispida microdon (Batt.) Nègre [valid]
  • Medicago hispida oligocarpa (Corb.) Rouy [valid]
  • Medicago hispida oligogyra Urb. [valid]
  • Medicago hispida pentacycla (DC.) Godr. [valid]
  • Medicago hispida pentacycla (DC.) Urb. [valid]
  • Medicago hispida polygyra Urb. [valid]
  • Medicago hispida polygyra (Urb.) P.Fourn. [valid]
  • Medicago hispida reynieri (Albert) Rouy [valid]
  • Medicago hispida trigyra Urb. [valid]
  • Medicago hispida tuberculata (Urb.) Rouy [valid]
  • Medicago lappacea denticulata (Willd.) Nyman [valid]
  • Medicago lappacea brachyacantha Lowe [valid]
  • Medicago lappacea denticulata (Willd.) Urb. [valid]
  • Medicago lappacea longispina Urb. [valid]
  • Medicago lappacea macracantha (Webb & Berthel.) Lowe [valid]
  • Medicago lappacea microcarpa Urb. [valid]
  • Medicago lappacea microdon Batt. [valid]
  • Medicago lappacea paucigyrosa Guss. [valid]
  • Medicago lappacea pentacycla (DC.) Godr. [valid]
  • Medicago obscura microdon (Ehrenb.) Vis. [valid]
  • Medicago pentacycla longeaculeata (Urb.) Rouy [valid]
  • Medicago pentacycla longiseta Benth. [valid]
  • Medicago polymorpha ciliaris (DC.) Shinners [illegitimate]
  • Medicago polymorpha polygyra (Urb.) Shinners [valid]
  • Medicago turbinata aculeata (Gaertn.) Nègre [illegitimate]
  • Medicago turbinata aculeata (Gaertn.) Asch. [illegitimate]
  • Medicago hispida lappacea (Menezes) Asch. & Graebn. [unknown]
  • Medicago hispida pentacycla (DC.) Rouy [unknown]
  • Medicago hispida polygyra (Urb.) Rouy [unknown]
  • Medicago hispida terebellum (Willd.) Asch. & Graebn. [unknown]
  • Medicago hispida maculifolia Maire [unknown]
  • Medicago hispida serratifolia Blakelock [unknown]
  • Medicago hispida reticulata (Benth.) Urb. [unknown]
  • Medicago aculeata Gaertn. [unknown]
  • Medicago polymorpha reticulata (Benth.) Coste [unknown]
  • Medicago apiculata legionensis Gand. [unknown]
  • Medicago hispida pentacycla (DC.) Pérez Lara [unknown]
  • Medicago hispida macrocarpa Urb. [unknown]
  • Medicago confinis (W.D.J.Koch) J.M.Black [unknown]
  • Medicago denticulata Boiss. [illegitimate]
  • Medicago obscura Vis. [illegitimate]
  • Medicago polymorpha tuberculata (Urb.) Shinners [illegitimate]
  • Medicago polycarpa Schur [illegitimate]
  • Medicago persica Steven ex Fisch. [invalid]
  • Medicago polymorpha confinis (W.D.J.Koch) Ooststr. & Reichg. [unknown]
  • Medicago gracillima Tineo ex Tod. [unknown]
  • Medicago hispida apiculata (Willd.) Burnat [unknown]
  • Medicago hispida denticulata (Willd.) Godr. [unknown]
  • Medicago hispida inermis (Urb.) Rouy [unknown]
  • Medicago hispida nigra (L.) Burnat [unknown]

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.

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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