Medicago carstiensis
Medicago carstiensis
- Native to:
- Albania, Austria, Bulgaria, Greece, Italy, NW. Balkan Pen.
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Fabaceae
- Genus:
- Medicago
- Species:
- Medicago carstiensis
- USDA Symbol:
- MECA19
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 40 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- may,jun,jul
- Bloom Colors:
- yellow
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bees
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- calcareous, well-drained rocky soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- prefers limestone-rich substrates
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 14–30 days
- Scarification:
- Seed coat scarification required before sowing
- Germination Time:
- 7–21 days
- Notes:
- Hard seed coat typical of Medicago; scarification improves germination rates significantly.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI