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Medicago noeana

Medicago noeana Boiss.
Medicago noeana
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Medicago noeana is a flowering plant in the Fabaceae family, native to the Middle East. It forms a symbiotic relationship with the nitrogen-fixing bacterium Sinorhizobium meliloti.

Description

Medicago noeana, described by Boiss. in 1856, is a member of the Fabaceae family and the genus Medicago. It occurs in Iraq, Lebanon-Syria, and Turkey. This species is known for its association with Sinorhizobium meliloti, a bacterium that facilitates nitrogen fixation, contributing to soil fertility in its native habitats.

Distribution

Iraq · Lebanon-Syria · Turkey

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