Kingdom Plantae Family Fabaceae Scientific name Medicago coronata | Order Fabales Genus Medicago Rank Species | |
Similar Medicago constricta, Medicago turbinata, Medicago praecox, Medicago rugosa, Medicago monspeliaca | ||
Medicago coronata or crown medick is a plant species of the genus Medicago. It is found throughout the Mediterranean basin. It forms a symbiotic relationship with the bacterium Sinorhizobium meliloti, which is capable of nitrogen fixation.
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