Medicago
- noun
- /ˈmɛdɪˌkeɪɡoʊ/
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Medicago
- Medicago species like alfalfa are widely cultivated as forage for livestock.
Examples
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The agriculturist studied the nitrogen-fixing abilities of various Medicago species.
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Several wild Medicago plants can be found growing in Mediterranean regions.
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The Medicago genus includes many species used for livestock feed.
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Farmers often grow Medicago to improve soil quality.
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Medicago species like alfalfa are widely cultivated as forage for livestock.
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The agriculturist studied the nitrogen-fixing abilities of various Medicago species.
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The Medicago genus includes many species used for livestock feed.
Compounds
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An evergreen shrub from southern Europe with soft hairy leaves, bright yellow summer flowers, and snail-shaped seed pods
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An annual plant native to the Mediterranean with spiny seed pods and leaves with dark spots
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A small annual plant from the Mediterranean with spiny seed pods and spotted clover-like leaves
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A low-growing plant from Europe with small yellow flowers often found in lawns
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A plant called alfalfa that farmers grow for nutritious animal food and hay
Surface Forms
Etymology
Medicago comes from an old Latin and Greek name that means 'from Media', an old region in the Middle East. A helpful way to remember it is that Medicago and the English name medick name plants like alfalfa that came from that area and are used as feed for animals.
