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Luzerne

Medicago sativa

Least Concern

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The Alfalfa (Medicago sativa) is a species in the genus Medicago. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, and mangrove forests and coastal wetlands, among 11 distinct biome types. Populations are also.

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, and mangrove forests and coastal wetlands, among 11 distinct biome types. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Africa (Angola, Chad, South Africa), Asia (11 countries), Europe (26 countries), North America (Canada, Mexico, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, Papua New Guinea), and South America (6 countries).

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Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Pflanzen)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Fabales (Schmetterlingsblütenartige)

Species

Medicago sativa (Luzerne)

Names in Other Languages

French luzerne commune

German Luzerne

Portuguese alfafa

Arabic burseem

Similar Species in Medicago

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Arabischer Schneckenklee

Behaarter Schneckenklee

Medicago intertexta

Not Evaluated

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Gelappter Schneckenklee

Medicago laciniata

Not Evaluated

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Gestutzter Schneckenklee

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Luzerne?

The scientific name of Luzerne is Medicago sativa. It belongs to the genus Medicago.

What is the conservation status of Luzerne?

Luzerne (Medicago sativa) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Luzerne live?

Luzerne is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Angola, Chad, South Africa), Asia (11 countries), Europe (26 countries), North America (Canada, Mexico, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, Papua New Guinea), and South America (6 countries).. Countries include Angola, Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Chad, Chile.

What family does Luzerne belong to?

Luzerne (Medicago sativa) belongs to the genus Medicago, which is part of the taxonomic family Fabaceae.

Is Luzerne endangered?

No, Luzerne (Medicago sativa) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Luzerne belong to?

Luzerne (Medicago sativa) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Pflanzen).

What are the closest relatives of Luzerne?

The closest relatives of Luzerne in the genus Medicago include Arabischer Schneckenklee, Bastard-Luzerne, Baumschneckenklee, Behaarter Schneckenklee, Gelappter Schneckenklee.