Chiba University Matsudo/Kashiwa Campus Plant Database

Details of genus: Medicago [1158]

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genus_en: Medick

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Family: Fabaceae

family_ja: マメ

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description_en: Genus of 50-60 species of annuals, perennials, and small shrubs from dry, sunny grassland in Europe and W. and S.W. Asia. They have 3-palmate, light or yellow-green to mid-green or bluish green leaves, sometimes with red spots, and bear short, axillary racemes of pea-like flowers. Grow annuals and perennials in a wild or meadow garden; the shrubby species tolerate coastal conditions, and are best grown in a sunny, open border or against a warm wall. M. sativa is grown as a crop plant, as sprouted seeds for salads, and as a "green manure". The flowers attract bees and butterflies.

hardiness_en: Fully hardy to frost hardy.

cultivation_en:

propagation_en: Sow seed of perennials in situ in spring or autumn. Sow seed of shrubs in containers in a cold frame in spring or autumn. Root greenwood cuttings with bottom heat in early summer.

pests_en: Trouble free.

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comment_ja: ウマゴヤシ，アルファルファー(alfalfa)

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Update Information: Created: 2007-12-06 12:51; Updated: 2020-09-04 03:56

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