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Medicago varia

AuthorityMartyrn.
FamilyMagnoliopsida:Rosidae:Fabales:Leguminosae
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Ecocrop code7664



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BRIEF DESCRIPTION It is a natural hybrid between M. sativa and M. falcata reaching a height of 35-70 cm. USES It is mainly grown as a fodder crop. GROWING PERIOD Perennial. COMMON NAMES Variegated alfalfa, Variegated medick, Luzerne intermediaire, Luzerne bigarree, Luzerne rustique, Luzerne des sables.
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SOURCES (M. varia Martyrn.)
Kernick M 1978 pp 405-425 [USE, KTMP, TEMP, RAIN, DRA, FER, PH, TEXT, DEP]