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Alfalfa

Medicago sativa

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Magnoliopsida ›Order: Fabales ›Family: Fabaceae ›Genus: Medicago

About

Alfalfa /ælˈfælfə/, Medicago sativa also called lucerne, is a perennial flowering plant in the pea family Fabaceae cultivated as an important forage crop in many countries around the world. It is used for grazing, hay, and silage, as well as a green manure and cover crop. The name alfalfa is used in North America. The name lucerne is the more commonly used name in the United Kingdom, South Africa, Australia, and New Zealand. The plant superficially...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Alfalfa?
The scientific name of Alfalfa is Medicago sativa.
What kingdom does Alfalfa belong to?
Alfalfa belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
What phylum does Alfalfa belong to?
Alfalfa belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
What class does Alfalfa belong to?
Alfalfa belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
What order does Alfalfa belong to?
Alfalfa belongs to the order Fabales.
What family does Alfalfa belong to?
Alfalfa belongs to the family Fabaceae.
What genus does Alfalfa belong to?
Alfalfa belongs to the genus Medicago.