sickle alfalfa
Medicago falcata
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A hardy legume with yellow flowers and distinctive sickle-shaped seed pods, commonly used as a forage crop and nitrogen-fixing cover plant. Extremely drought-tolerant once established and valuable for improving soil in arid regions.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
Native Range
Central Asia, Mediterranean
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Season of Interest
Herb
Soft non-woody plants of the field layer.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Function & Care
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
A hardy legume with yellow flowers and distinctive sickle-shaped seed pods, commonly used as a forage crop and nitrogen-fixing cover plant. Extremely drought-tolerant once established and valuable for improving soil in arid regions.
Climate Match for your location
See how well sickle alfalfa grows in your area.
Enter your ZIP code and we'll show you how this plant fits your local climate.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
Native Range
Central Asia, Mediterranean
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Season of Interest
Herb
Soft non-woody plants of the field layer.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Function & Care
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation