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Tattered Medick

Medicago laciniata

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa, Tanzania), Asia (Japan), Europe (8 countries), North America (Canada, United States), and Oceania and the Pacific (Australia).

🇦🇺 Australia 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇨🇦 Canada 🇪🇪 Estonia 🇫🇷 France 🇯🇵 Japan 🇳🇱 Netherlands 🇳🇴 Norway 🇿🇦 South Africa 🇪🇸 Spain 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇹🇿 Tanzania 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Fabales (Legumes & Allies)

Species

Medicago laciniata (Tattered Medick)

Names in Other Languages

French Luzerne laciniée

German Gelappter Schneckenklee

Similar Species in Medicago

Creeping-rooted medic

Medicago carstiensis

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Tattered Medick?

The scientific name of Tattered Medick is Medicago laciniata. It belongs to the genus Medicago.

Where does Tattered Medick live?

Tattered Medick is found in Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa, Tanzania), Asia (Japan), Europe (8 countries), North America (Canada, United States), and Oceania and the Pacific (Australia).. Countries include Australia, Belgium, Canada, Estonia, France, Japan, Netherlands, Norway, South Africa, Spain.

What family does Tattered Medick belong to?

Tattered Medick (Medicago laciniata) belongs to the genus Medicago, which is part of the taxonomic family Fabaceae.

What kingdom does Tattered Medick belong to?

Tattered Medick (Medicago laciniata) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of Tattered Medick?

The closest relatives of Tattered Medick in the genus Medicago include Alfalfa, Alpine Alfalfa, Blackdisk medick, Black Medic, Burclover.