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Spotted medick

Medicago arabica

Taxonomy

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

About

Medicago arabica, the spotted medick, spotted burclover, heart clover, is a flowering plant in the pea and bean family Fabaceae. It is native to the Mediterranean basin but is found throughout the world. It forms a symbiotic relationship with the bacterium Sinorhizobium medicae, which is capable of nitrogen fixation.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Spotted medick?
The scientific name of Spotted medick is Medicago arabica.
What is the conservation status of Spotted medick?
The Spotted medick has a conservation status of Not Evaluated.
What kingdom does Spotted medick belong to?
Spotted medick belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
What phylum does Spotted medick belong to?
Spotted medick belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
What class does Spotted medick belong to?
Spotted medick belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
What order does Spotted medick belong to?
Spotted medick belongs to the order Fabales.
What family does Spotted medick belong to?
Spotted medick belongs to the family Fabaceae.
What genus does Spotted medick belong to?
Spotted medick belongs to the genus Medicago.