Medicago lupulina
Luzerne lupuline
Hop Clover
Additional information
| Plant family | |
|---|---|
| Area | Provence Verte |
| Flower colour | yellow |
| Flower size | 2-3 mm |
| Flowering months | April, May, June, July, August, September |
| Leaf type | Trifoliate |
| Height | 15-50 cm |
Description
An erect and spreading hairy clover. Thrives on dry, calcareous soils.
Cultivated for animal fodder.
Flowers
The pea flowers are in 10-50 flowered racemes.
Leaves
Trifoliate with three leaflets. Three leaflets, round, slightly pointed, with stalks.
Fruits Seeds
Pod: curled into a circle, 1.5-3mm, black when ripe.
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