Tifton Bur Clover

Medicago rigidula is a member of the Fabaceae family, a group of flowering plants commonly known as the legume or pea family. It is widely distributed across Europe, North Africa, and parts of North America. The species has been recorded in multiple countries, including Portugal, Belgium, France, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom, as well as in regions such as the United States, particularly in California. It is also present in areas like Albania, Algeria, and the Balearic Islands. The plant was first published in 1785 and is known by the common name Tifton Bur Clover.