Snail Medick

Medicago scutellata

Medicago scutellata is a plant species of the genus Medicago. It is found throughout the Mediterranean basin. It forms a symbiotic relationship with the bacterium Sinorhizobium meliloti, which is capable of nitrogen fixation. Common names include snail medick and shield medick.

Scientific name

Medicago scutellata

Family

Fabaceae

IUCN status

LC