Black Medic

Scientific Name: Medicago lupulina

Plant Family: Fabaceae (Legume family)

Native Region: Europe, Asia, and North Africa

Black Medic

Brief Description

A low-growing, sprawling annual or short-lived perennial that produces small clusters of tiny, bright yellow flowers resembling those of clover. Its leaves are clover-like, divided into three leaflets, and it produces black, kidney-shaped seed pods when mature.

Care Instructions

This plant is often considered a weed but can be grown in full sun to partial shade. It thrives in well-drained soil and is highly drought-tolerant. Minimal maintenance is required as it can fix its own nitrogen and spreads easily via seed.

Medicinal Value

We do not currently provide medicinal value for plant identifications.

Created At: 2026-04-05T12:57:38.231608