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Medicago radiata

Yonca
Also known as: Hymenocarpos radiatus (L.) Cav. +11 more
  • Hymenocarpos radiatus (L.) Cav.
  • Medica radiata (L.) Mill.
  • Medicago lunata Rchb.
  • Melissitus radiatus (L.) Latsch.
  • Nephromedia radiata (L.) Kostel.
  • Pocockia radiata (L.) Trautv.
  • Pseudomelissitus radiatus (L.) Ovcz., Rasulova & Kinzik.
  • Radiata glabra Ovcz., Rasulova & Kinzik.
  • Radiata leiocarpa Soják
  • Telis radiata (L.) Kuntze
  • Trigonella radiata (L.) Boiss.
  • Trigonella radiata var. incisa Eig
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Fabaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual.

Medicago radiata (commonly known as Yonca) is an annual within the Fabaceae family. It is found natively in Africa and Temperate Asia. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions.

Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Annual

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, ASIA-TEMPERATE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caucasus, Middle Asia, Northern Africa, Western Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Afghanistan, Algeria, Iran, Iraq, Lebanon-Syria, Palestine, Transcaucasus, Turkey, Turkmenistan

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)
Corse, Germany, Spain

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