Medicago tornata

Medicago tornata

Native to:
Algeria | Canary Is. | Corse | Cyprus | France | Italy | Libya | Madeira | Morocco | Palestine | Portugal | Sardegna | Sicilia | Spain | Tunisia | Western Sahara

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Fabaceae
Genus:
Medicago
Species:
Medicago tornata

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Forb/herb
Height:
60 cm
Drought Tolerance:
High
Bloom Colors:
yellow

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
bees, butterflies
Salt Tolerant:
Yes

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Propagation & Germination

Scarification:
Seed coat scarification required before sowing
Notes:
Seeds benefit from scarification to break physical dormancy; germination occurs readily after treatment.

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