Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
syriaca
ID:
375193

Status:
valid

Authors:
E.Small

Source:
ksufab

Year:
1990

Citation Micro:
Canad. J. Bot.68: 1476 (1990)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000374525



Common Names

  • Medicago syriaca
  • Syrian medic
  • Syrian burr medic


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Description

Medicago syriaca (also called Syrian 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 syriaca is used as a fodder crop for livestock, as a green manure crop, and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Medicago syriaca 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 syriaca 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 syriaca

Medicago syriaca can be found in dry grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas in North America.

Medicago syriaca FAQ

What is the scientific name of Medicago syriaca?

Medicago syriaca

What is the common name of Medicago syriaca?

Syrian medick

What is the family of Medicago syriaca?

Fabaceae

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