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].

Propagation Notes: Pre-soak the seed for 12 hours in warm water and then sow in spring in situ[200]. The seed can also be sown in situ in autumn. Green manure crops can be sown in situ from early spring until early autumn[87]. (the later sowings are for an overwintering crop)

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