Alfalfa Medicago sativa

Other common names: Lucerne French names: Luzerne cultivée Family: Legume Family (Fabaceae) Group: Clovers Flowers: Summer;  Blue/Violet;  Irregular flowers Leaves: Alternate, Compound Habitat: Fields and Open Areas Books: Newcomb's Wildflower Guide: 60    Native/Non-native: Non-native Origin and Meaning of Names:  Scientific Name: sativa: sown Photographs: 27 photographs available, of which 4 are featured on this page. SCROLL DOWN FOR PHOTOGRAPHS.

Wildflowers ● Clovers