Medicago platycarpos
Medicago platycarpos
- Native to:
- China, Kazakhstan, Kirgizstan, Russia
Елена Радостева (www.inaturalist.org),Ilya Filippov (www.inaturalist.org),Jardin botanique de la ville de Bordeaux.,Baldinger, Ernst Gottfried, 1738-1804,Università di Pavia. Istituto e orto botanico,Johann Hieronymus Kniphof (en.wikipedia.org),Oliver, Daniel,,Nicotra, Leopoldo, 1846-1940,Winckler, Emil Leonhard Wilhelm,Roth, Albrecht Wilhelm, 1757-1834,Boller, A. Adolf Boller, A. Adolf. Botanische Wanderung um Bihac,Pereboom, Cornelius
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Fabaceae
- Genus:
- Medicago
- Species:
- Medicago platycarpos
- USDA Symbol:
- MEPL2
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 60 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- may,jun,jul,aug
- Bloom Colors:
- yellow
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bees, butterflies
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 8.0 (neutral to slightly alkaline)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- thrives in Mediterranean climates
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Scarification:
- Seed coat scarification required before sowing
- Germination Time:
- 7–21 days
- Notes:
- Scarification of hard seed coat improves germination. Seeds germinate readily in warm conditions.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI