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Alpine Alfalfa

Medicago papillosa

Near Threatened
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The Alpine Alfalfa (Medicago papillosa) is a species in the genus Medicago. It is currently classified as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Similar Species in Medicago

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Alfalfa
Medicago sativa
Least Concern
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Blackdisk medick
Medicago orbicularis
Not Evaluated
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Black Medic
Medicago lupulina
Not Evaluated
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Burclover
Medicago polymorpha
Not Evaluated
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Burclover
Medicago arabica
Least Concern
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Calvary medic
Medicago intertexta
Not Evaluated
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Creeping-rooted medic
Medicago carstiensis
Least Concern
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Disc Medic
Medicago italica
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Alpine Alfalfa?
The scientific name of Alpine Alfalfa is Medicago papillosa. It belongs to the genus Medicago.
What is the conservation status of Alpine Alfalfa?
Alpine Alfalfa (Medicago papillosa) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.
What family does Alpine Alfalfa belong to?
Alpine Alfalfa (Medicago papillosa) belongs to the genus Medicago, which is part of the taxonomic family Fabaceae.
What kingdom does Alpine Alfalfa belong to?
Alpine Alfalfa (Medicago papillosa) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).
What are the closest relatives of Alpine Alfalfa?
The closest relatives of Alpine Alfalfa in the genus Medicago include Alfalfa, Blackdisk medick, Black Medic, Burclover, Burclover.

Genus Medicago — 20 Species

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Alfalfa
Medicago sativa
LC
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Alpine Alfalfa
Medicago papillosa
NT
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Blackdisk medick
Medicago orbicularis
NE 🐾
Black Medic
Medicago lupulina
NE 🐾
Burclover
Medicago polymorpha
NE 🐾
Burclover
Medicago arabica
LC 🐾
Calvary medic
Medicago intertexta
NE 🐾
Creeping-rooted medic
Medicago carstiensis
LC 🐾
Disc Medic
Medicago italica
LC 🐾
Early Medick
Medicago praecox
NE 🐾
Hairy medick
Medicago monspeliaca
NE 🐾
Keg Medic
Medicago doliata
NE 🐾
Little bur-clover
Medicago minima
VU 🐾
Lunate medic
Medicago biflora
LC 🐾
Medick
Medicago monantha
NE 🐾
Moon Trefoil
Medicago arborea
LC 🐾
Murex
Medicago murex
NE 🐾
Nicholas’s fenugreek
Medicago archiducis-nicolai
NT 🐾
Sand Lucerne
Medicago varia
NE 🐾
Short-fruited fenugreek
Medicago brachycarpa
LC
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