Star-fruited Medick

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Medicago monspeliaca

Star-fruited Medick, a reference photo
Photo: L'abbe H. Coste · Public domain

Medicago monspeliaca, the hairy medick, is a species of annual herb in the family Fabaceae. They have a self-supporting growth form and compound, broad leaves. Individuals can grow to 0.12 m.

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Is it poisonous?

We have no record of Star-fruited Medick being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

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Classification

Kingdom
Plantae
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fabales
Family
Fabaceae
Species
Medicago monspeliaca

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