Latin name: Medicago sativa L. Pronunciation: med-i-KAY-go sa-TIE-va Common name: Alfalfa Family: Fabaceae (Pea) Habitat: Disturbed and waste places, along roadsides, agricultural areas to about 4500', native to Eurasia Blooming period: April to October Name derivations: 1) Medicago 2) sativa |
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