Medicago lupulina
Plant Details
General Information
Scientific name:
Medicago lupulina
Also known as:
Black Medick
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Plant Properties
Layer:
Herb layer
Format:
Smal
Height:
0.50 m
Width:
- m
Growth Rate:
Moderate
Leaf:
-
Growth conditions
USDA Hardiness:
4-8
Soil Moisture:
Moist
Moist
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
pH:
Acid Neutral Basic
Acid Neutral Basic
Light:
Sun
Sun
Usage properties
Edible part:
Leaves, Seed
Leaves, Seed
Edibility:
Medicinal:
Features:
Nitrogen, Bee plant
Nitrogen, Bee plant
Description
Leaves: cooked. Cooked leaves have a similar texture to leafy greens when eaten. Seeds: cooked. The seeds are dried and can be eaten directly or ground into powder. It is believed that the seeds contain trypsin inhibitors.
Harvest Data
Start Harvest:
01/06
End of Harvest:
30/09
Guilds
Guild Information
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Guild Details
| Guild | Description |
|---|---|
|
Ribes rubrum Redcurrant, Whitecurrant |
Ribes rubrum provides shade and attracts pollinators, improving overall biodiversity in the area. |
|
Thymus vulgaris Common Thyme, Garden thyme, Wild Thyme |
Thyme improves soil fertility and attracts beneficial insects that prey on pests. |
|
Achillea millefolium Yarrow, Boreal yarrow, California yarrow, Giant yarrow, Coast yarrow, Western yarrow, Pacific yarrow |
Yarrow enhances soil health and provides habitat for predatory insects. |
|
Urtica dioica Stinging nettel, California nettel |
Nettle provides nutrients to the soil and attracts beneficial insects with its flowers. |
|
Rubus idaeus Raspberry |
Raspberry plants offer support and structure for Medicago to grow upon while providing fruit. |