Medicago lupulina L. var. cupaniana (Guss.) Boiss.

Scientific Name: Medicago lupulina L. var. cupaniana (Guss.) Boiss.


Classification: Plantae/ Tracheobionta / Spermatophyta / Magnoliophyta / Magnoliopsida / Rosidae / Fabales / Fabaceae / Leguminosae / Medicago L./ Medicago lupulina L. var. cupaniana (Guss.) Boiss.

<i>Medicago lupulina</i> L. var. cupaniana (Guss.) Boiss.
General Information
Usda SymbolMELUC
GroupDicot
Life CycleAnnualPerennial,
Growth HabitsForb/herb
Native LocationsMELUC

Plant Guide

Use soil moisture sensors to measure the soil moisture of Medicago lupulina L. var. cupaniana (Guss.) Boiss..

Plant Traits

Growth Requirements

Temperature, Minimum (°F)23
Adapted to Coarse Textured SoilsNo
Adapted to Fine Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Medium Textured SoilsYes
Anaerobic ToleranceNone
CaCO3 ToleranceNone
Cold Stratification RequiredYes
Drought ToleranceNone
Fertility RequirementMedium
Fire ToleranceNone
Frost Free Days, Minimum110
Hedge ToleranceNone
Moisture UseMedium
pH, Maximum8.0
pH, Minimum5.5
Precipitation, Maximum60
Precipitation, Minimum13
Root Depth, Minimum (inches)12
Salinity ToleranceLow
Shade ToleranceIntolerant


Morphology/Physiology

After Harvest Regrowth RateSlow
ToxicityNone
Shape and OrientationDecumbent
Nitrogen FixationMedium
Resprout AbilityNo
Active Growth PeriodFall, Winter and Spring
BloatLow
C:N RatioLow
Coppice PotentialNo
Fall ConspicuousNo
Fire ResistantNo
Flower ColorYellow
Flower ConspicuousNo
Foliage ColorDark Green
Foliage Porosity SummerPorous
Foliage TextureFine
Low Growing GrassNo
LifespanShort
Leaf RetentionNo
Known AllelopathNo
Height, Mature (feet)2.0
Growth RateModerate
Growth FormSingle Crown
Fruit/Seed ConspicuousYes
Fruit/Seed ColorBrown
Foliage Porosity WinterPorous


Reproduction

Vegetative Spread RateNone
Small GrainNo
Seedling VigorMedium
Seed Spread RateModerate
Seed per Pound265840
Fruit/Seed PersistenceNo
Propagated by TubersNo
Propagated by SprigsNo
Propagated by SodNo
Propagated by SeedYes
Propagated by CormNo
Propagated by ContainerNo
Propagated by BulbNo
Propagated by Bare RootNo
Fruit/Seed Period EndFall
Fruit/Seed Period BeginSummer
Fruit/Seed AbundanceHigh
Commercial AvailabilityRoutinely Available
Bloom PeriodSummer
Propagated by CuttingsNo


Suitability/Use

Veneer ProductNo
Pulpwood ProductNo
Protein PotentialHigh
Post ProductNo
Palatable HumanNo
Palatable Graze AnimalMedium
Palatable Browse AnimalMedium
Nursery Stock ProductNo
Naval Store ProductNo
Lumber ProductNo
Fodder ProductYes
Christmas Tree ProductNo
Berry/Nut/Seed ProductNo

<i>Medicago lupulina</i> L. var. cupaniana (Guss.) Boiss.

<i>Medicago lupulina</i> L. var. cupaniana (Guss.) Boiss.

<i>Medicago lupulina</i> L. var. cupaniana (Guss.) Boiss.

<i>Medicago lupulina</i> L. var. cupaniana (Guss.) Boiss.

<i>Medicago lupulina</i> L. var. cupaniana (Guss.) Boiss.

<i>Medicago lupulina</i> L. var. cupaniana (Guss.) Boiss.

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