Kingdom Plantae Family Fabaceae Scientific name Medicago marina | Order Fabales Genus Medicago Rank Species | |
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Similar Euphorbia paralias, Medicago littoralis, Cakile maritima, Elymus farctus, Crucianella maritima | ||
Medicago marina en playa de sagunto
Medicago marina is a plant species of the genus Medicago. It is native to the Mediterranean basin but is found worldwide. It forms a symbiotic relationship with the bacterium Sinorhizobium meliloti, which is capable of nitrogen fixation. Common names include coastal medick and sea medick.
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