Shore Medick

Medicago littoralis, described by Rohde ex Loisel. in 1810, is a member of the Fabaceae family. It is found in regions such as Madeira, Portugal, Belgium, France, the Netherlands, Great Britain, and parts of the United States, as well as globally. This plant is an annual legume, and like other Medicago species, it supports soil health by fixing atmospheric nitrogen. It is adapted to coastal and water-associated habitats, as suggested by its common names. Its utility as forage makes it valuable in agricultural systems.