Alfalfa
Scientific Name: Medicago sativa
Plant Family: Fabaceae
Native Region: Central Asia, Western Asia, and the Mediterranean

Brief Description
Alfalfa is a perennial legume with small, trifoliate leaves and clusters of tiny purple or yellow flowers. It features deep root systems and stems that can grow up to 1 meter tall.
Care Instructions
Thrives in full sun and well-drained, neutral to slightly alkaline soil. Once established, it is highly drought-tolerant due to its deep taproots. It requires infrequent but deep watering and minimal fertilization as it fixes its own nitrogen.
Medicinal Value
We do not currently provide medicinal value for plant identifications.
Created At: 2026-04-05T13:47:07.446174