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Description
Medicago Minima, also known as little bur-clover, is a low-growing annual plant species that belongs to the family Fabaceae. It is native to the Mediterranean region but is now widely cultivated in other parts of the world. The plant has a spreading growth habit and can grow up to a height of 15 cm. It has trifoliate leaves that are green in color and oval-shaped flowers that are yellow in color. The plant blooms from May to October.
Taxonomic Information
| Domain | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Spermatophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Fabales |
| Family | Fabaceae |
| Genus | Medicago |
Appearance
Medicago Minima has a spreading growth habit and can grow up to a height of 15 cm. The plant has trifoliate leaves that are green in color and oval-shaped flowers that are yellow in color. The flowers are small and bloom in clusters. The plant blooms from May to October. The seed pods are small and curved, and contain one to three seeds.
Care Guide
To care for Medicago Minima, it is important to provide the plant with the right amount of water, fertilization, soil, sunlight, and hardiness zones.Water: The plant requires moderate watering. It should be watered once a week, but make sure the soil is not too wet.Fertilization: The plant does not require much fertilization. It can be fertilized once a month with a balanced fertilizer.Soil: The plant prefers well-drained soil that is rich in organic matter.Sunlight: The plant requires full sunlight to grow properly.Hardiness Zones: The plant can grow in zones 3-10.
Common Pests & Diseases
Medicago Minima is not prone to many pests and diseases. However, it may be susceptible to root rot and fungal diseases if the soil is too wet. Insects such as aphids and spider mites may also attack the plant.
Habitat
Medicago Minima is native to the Mediterranean region but is now widely cultivated in other parts of the world. It can be found in open fields, along roadsides, and in disturbed areas.
Questions and Answers
Q: Is Medicago Minima an annual or perennial plant?
A: Medicago Minima is an annual plant.
Q: What is the ideal hardiness zone for Medicago Minima?
A: Medicago Minima can grow in zones 3-10.
Q: What are the common pests and diseases that attack Medicago Minima?
A: Medicago Minima is susceptible to root rot, fungal diseases, aphids, and spider mites.
Q: What is the ideal soil type for Medicago Minima?
A: Medicago Minima prefers well-drained soil that is rich in organic matter.
Related Plants
- Medicago Lupulina
- Medicago Polymorpha
- Medicago Sativa
- Medicago Truncatula
References
- “Medicago minima.” USDA. Accessed February 8, 2022. https://plants.usda.gov/home/plantProfile?symbol=MEMI4.
- “Medicago minima.” Missouri Botanical Garden. Accessed February 8, 2022. https://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?taxonid=277328.
- “Medicago minima.” PlantNet. Accessed February 8, 2022. https://www.plantnet.org/publications/publishing-medicago-minima.pdf.
