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Medicago suffruticosa

Medicago suffruticosa Ramond ex DC.
Medicago suffruticosa
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Medicago suffruticosa is a species in the genus Medicago, belonging to the Fabaceae family. It was first described in 1805 by Ramond ex DC. The plant is native to France, Morocco, and Spain.

Description

Medicago suffruticosa is a member of the Fabaceae, or legume, family. This species is part of the Medicago genus, which includes various flowering plants commonly known as medic or melilot. The species was formally published in 1805 under the authorship of Ramond ex DC. It is naturally distributed across three countries: France, Morocco, and Spain. As with other members of the Medicago genus, it likely plays a role in nitrogen fixation due to the characteristics typical of the Fabaceae family.

Distribution

France · Morocco · Spain

Synonyms

Medica suffruticosa

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