Medicago arabica
Burclover
Also known as: Medica arabica (L.) Medik. +18 more
- Medica arabica (L.) Medik.
- Medica echinata Lam.
- Medica maculata Bubani
- Medicago arabica f. elegans Ko
- Medicago arabica f. heptacycla Urb.
- Medicago arabica f. pastoralis Ko
- Medicago arabica f. purpurea Burkart
- Medicago arabica subsp. inermis Ricker
- Medicago arabica var. heptacycla
- Medicago arabica var. longispina Rouy
- Medicago arabica var. maculata Maire
- Medicago arabica var. minor Lojac. & Pojark.
- Medicago cordata Desr.
- Medicago maculata Hook. & Arn.
- Medicago maculata Sibth.
- Medicago maculata var. tetraphylla Desp.
- Medicago maculata Willd.
- Medicago oxalioides Schur
- Medicago polymorpha subsp. arabica L.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Fabaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual.
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Medicago arabica (commonly known as Burclover) is an annual within the Fabaceae family. It is found natively in Africa, Temperate Asia, and Europe. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to temperate conditions.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, ASIA-TEMPERATE, EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caucasus, Eastern Europe, Macaronesia, Middle Europe, Northern Africa, Northern Europe, Southeastern Europe, Southwestern Europe, Western Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Albania, Algeria, Baleares, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canary Is., Corse, Cyprus, East Aegean Is., Egypt, France, Germany, Great Britain, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Kriti, Krym, Lebanon-Syria, Libya, Morocco, Netherlands, North Caucasus, Palestine, Portugal, Romania, Sardegna, Sicilia, Sinai, Spain, Transcaucasus, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkey-in-Europe, Yugoslavia
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Alabama, Argentina Northeast, Argentina South, Arizona, Arkansas, Austria, Baltic States, Bolivia, Brazil South, British Columbia, California, Chatham Is., Chile Central, China Southeast, Connecticut, Costa Rica, Czechoslovakia, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hainan, Illinois, Ireland, Japan, Kermadec Is., Louisiana, Maine, Massachusetts, Mississippi, Missouri, New Brunswick, New Jersey, New South Wales, New York, New Zealand North, New Zealand South, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Queensland, Rhode I., South Australia, South Carolina, Sweden, Switzerland, Tasmania, Tennessee, Texas, Uruguay, Vermont, Victoria, Virginia, Washington, Western Australia