Trifoliate leaves, the middle leaflet longer stalked. Native to Europe and temperate Asia.
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Black Medic
Genus species:
Medicago lupulina
Common Name:
Black Medic
Family Name:
Fabaceae
Herbaceous or woody plants; leaves alternate or basal, simple or compound, stipulate, the petiole and petiolule base typically swollen; flowers bisexual, mostly irregular, in various clusters; fruit a legume.
Seed Type
Angiosperm
Origin:
Native: native to North America. Non-native: not native to North America. Introduced Native: native to North America, but not Rowe Woods.
* Definitions based on the USDA terminology
Nonnative
Category:
Wildflower
Flower Color:
Yellow
Identified by:
M. Becus
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