Black Medic

Medicago lupulina is a plant species found in dry grassland habitats. It is commonly referred to as Black Medic, and also by the names nonesuch and hop clover. The species is part of the genus Medicago and is native to the Old World, with a distribution that has expanded to other regions. The species was first published in 1753. The type specimen for this species is linked to the Species Plantarum account and was designated by Ali. The plant is associated with the legume family and is found in a wide range of locations, including Greenland, Newfoundland, and various regions in Europe and North America.