Medicago scutellata
Shield Medick, Snail Clover
Other regional names: Snail Medic +2 more
- Snail Medic
- Snail Medick
- Snail Trefoil
Also known as: Cochleata scutellata (L.) Medik. +6 more
- Cochleata scutellata (L.) Medik.
- Medica scutellata (L.) Bubani
- Medica scutellata (L.) Moench, 1794
- Medicago inermis Lam. ex Steud.
- Medicago polymorpha var. scutellata L.
- Medicago scutellaris Rchb.
- Pocockia scutellata (L.) Trautv.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Fabaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual.
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Medicago scutellata (commonly known as Shield Medick or Snail Clover) is an annual within the Fabaceae family. It originates in Africa, Temperate Asia, and Europe. 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, EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Eastern Europe, Northern Africa, Southeastern Europe, Southwestern Europe, Western Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Algeria, Baleares, Corse, Cyprus, East Aegean Is., France, Greece, Italy, Kriti, Krym, Lebanon-Syria, Libya, Morocco, Palestine, Portugal, Sardegna, Sicilia, Spain, Tunisia, Turkey, Ukraine, Yugoslavia
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)
Argentina Northeast, Austria, Belgium, California, Germany, Japan, Maryland, Uruguay