Spotted medick
Medicago arabica
Family: Fabaceae
What it is like
A bean family herb. It grows each year from seed. It grows 40-65 cm tall. The stems are spreading.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Australia, Central America, China, Costa Rica, Europe, Luxembourg, Turkey, Türkiye, Tasmania
How it is used for food
The leaves are cooked with vegetables.
Edible parts
Leaves
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Benli yonca
Synonyms
Medicago cordata Desr.; Medicago polymorpha var. arabica :L.