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Medicago sativa subsp. glomerata

Glandular Alfalfa
Also known as: Medicago caerulea subsp. pilifera (Urb.) Vassilcz. +15 more
  • Medicago caerulea subsp. pilifera (Urb.) Vassilcz.
  • Medicago caerulea var. pilifera (Urb.) Vassilcz.
  • Medicago cirtensis Rouy
  • Medicago falcata subsp. glandulosa (W.D.J.Koch) Greuter & Burdet, 1989
  • Medicago falcata subsp. glomerata (Balb.) Soják
  • Medicago glutinosa f. glomerata (Balb.) Urb.
  • Medicago glutinosa f. grandiflora Sinskaya
  • Medicago glutinosa M.Bieb.
  • Medicago glutinosa subsp. glomerata (Balb.) Nyman
  • Medicago glutinosa subsp. glutinosa
  • Medicago glutinosa var. glandulosa Micevski
  • Medicago glutinosa var. glomerata (Balb.) Grossh.
  • Medicago glutinosa var. macrocarpa Grossh.
  • Medicago glutinosa var. prostrata Vassilcz.
  • Medicago gunibica Vassilcz.
  • Medicago sativa f. glutinosa (M.Bieb.) Urb.
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Subspecies
  • Botanical Family: Fabaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.

Medicago sativa subsp. glomerata (commonly known as Glandular Alfalfa) is a herbaceous perennial within the Fabaceae family. It originates in Africa, Temperate Asia, and Europe. In its natural range, this subspecies typically occurs in temperate conditions. It is a naturally occurring subspecies of Medicago sativa, which is linked below, along with other subspecies of this species.

Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, ASIA-TEMPERATE, EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caucasus, Eastern Europe, Northern Africa, Southeastern Europe, Southwestern Europe, Western Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Algeria, France, Italy, Krym, North Caucasus, Transcaucasus, Tunisia, Turkey, 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)
New Zealand South
Base Species & Variations

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