Medicago lupulina Black medick (Leguminosae)

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Medicago lupulina
Black medick
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The Medicago lupulina plant species is found in Britain. It is a member of the Leguminosae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Black medick.

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Latin Name:  Medicago lupulina
Common Name:  Black medick
Family:  Leguminosae
Author:  L.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.45   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Grassy places and roadsides[17], often occuring as a garden weed on acid and calcareous soils[1].

Cultivation Notes: Dislikes acid soils[87]. (This conflicts with the notes on its habitat above.) Dislikes shade. A good food plant for many caterpillars[30]. This species has a symbiotic relationship with certain soil bacteria, these bacteria form nodules on the roots and fix atmospheric nitrogen. Some of this nitrogen is utilized by the growing plant but some can also be used by other plants growing nearby[200].

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