Hairy medick

Medicago monspeliaca is a member of the genus Medicago and belongs to the Fabaceae family. It is native to and naturalized in multiple regions across Europe, North America, and parts of Africa and South America. The species is characterized by its annual growth habit and broad compound leaves. The taxonomic history of the species includes discussions regarding the original material for the name, with some references to a specimen in the Linnaean collection. However, this specimen is not considered valid original material due to the absence of Linnaeus' annotation and its post-1753 addition to the collection.