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Medicago papillosa

Alpine Alfalfa
Also known as: Medicago dzhavakhetica Bordz. +3 more
  • Medicago dzhavakhetica Bordz.
  • Medicago dzhawakhetica Bordz.
  • Medicago glutinosa subsp. papillosa (Boiss.) Ponert
  • Medicago papillosa var. dzhawakhetica (Bordz.) Bordz.
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Fabaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.

Found natively in Temperate Asia, Medicago papillosa (commonly known as Alpine Alfalfa) is a herbaceous perennial belonging to the Fabaceae family. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in temperate conditions. There are naturally occurring subspecies of this species, which are linked below.

Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TEMPERATE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caucasus, Western Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Transcaucasus, Turkey
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms

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