Medicago × canariensis
Also known as: Medicago ×calcar Lowe +4 more
- Medicago ×calcar Lowe
- Medicago ×commutata Tod.
- Medicago helix var. calcarata Lowe
- Medicago helix var. spinulosa Moris
- Medicago tornata var. spinulosa (Moris) Heyn
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Fabaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual.
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Medicago × canariensis is an annual belonging to the Fabaceae family. Originating in Africa and Europe, this hybrid is primarily associated with subtropical conditions. The parent species of this naturally occurring hybrid are linked below.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Macaronesia, Northern Africa, Southwestern Europe
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Algeria, Canary Is., France, Madeira, Portugal, Sardegna, Spain
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
New South Wales
Parent Species