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Black Medick

Medicago lupulina

Taxonomy

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

About

Medicago lupulina, commonly known as black medick, nonesuch, or hop clover, is a plant of dry grassland belonging to the legume or clover family. Plants of the genus Medicago, or bur clovers, are closely related to the true clovers (Trifolium) and sweet clover (Melilotus). Like the true clovers, black medick has three leaflets and a small, yellow flower closely resembling those of lesser trefoil. Black medick belongs to the same genus as alfalfa.

Frequently Asked Questions

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