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sickle alfalfa

Medicago falcata

Taxonomy

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

About

Medicago falcata is a plant species of the genus Medicago. It is native to the Mediterranean basin, but is found throughout the world. It forms a symbiotic relationship with the bacterium Sinorhizobium meliloti, which is capable of nitrogen fixation. Its common names include yellow lucerne, sickle alfalfa, yellow-flowered alfalfa, yellow alfalfa, sickle medick and yellow medick.

Frequently Asked Questions

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