Medicago rotata
Medicago rotata Boiss.
Medicago rotata is a species in the Fabaceae family, native to the eastern Mediterranean region, including Turkey, Israel, and surrounding areas. It forms a symbiotic relationship with the bacterium Sinorhizobium medicae, which enables nitrogen fixation.
Description
Medicago rotata, described by Boiss. in 1843, is part of the genus Medicago and belongs to the legume family Fabaceae. Its distribution spans several regions, including Turkey, Cyprus, Iraq, Lebanon-Syria, Morocco, Palestine, and Israel. This species is known for its ecological role in forming a symbiotic relationship with the bacterium Sinorhizobium medicae, which facilitates nitrogen fixation in the soil. This interaction supports plant growth and contributes to soil fertility in its native habitats.
Distribution
MA · Cyprus · Iraq · Lebanon-Syria · Morocco · Palestine · Turkey
Synonyms
Medicago rotata var. rotataMedicago rotata subsp. eliezeriMedicago rotata var. eliezeriMedicago rotata var. laciniataMedicago rotata var. longispina
