Medicago scutellata
Medicago scutellata is a plant species of the genus Medicago. It is found throughout the Mediterranean basin. It forms a symbiotic relationship with the bacterium Sinorhizobium meliloti, which is capable of nitrogen fixation. Common names include snail medick[1][2] and shield medick.
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References
- "BSBI List 2007". Botanical Society of Britain and Ireland. Archived from the original (xls) on 2015-01-25. Retrieved 2014-10-17.
- "Medicago scutellata". Natural Resources Conservation Service PLANTS Database. USDA. Retrieved 28 January 2016.
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