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Family: Fabaceae   Pea Family

Genus: Medicago   Alfalfa, Medic
Genus of about 90 annual and perennial herbs originating from southwest Asia into the Mediterannian region.

Scientific Name: Medicago lupulina L.
Common Name(s): Black Medick, Black Medic, Hop Clover, Yellow Trefoil
Growth Type: annual/perennial
Species Description:

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plant imageCaption: plant image

ID: Hrb-MEDLU-001
Source: 35mm slide (illustration)
Credit:
Keyword(s): leaf, root, seed, seedling, stem
plant imageCaption: plant image

ID: Hrb-MEDLU-002
Source: 35mm slide (photo)
Credit:
Keyword(s): seed
plant imageCaption: plant image

ID: Hrb-MEDLU-003
Source: 35mm slide (photo)
Credit:
Keyword(s): seed
plant imageCaption: plant image

ID: Hrb-MEDLU-004
Source: 35mm slide (photo)
Credit:
Keyword(s): seedling