Wednesday, 15 February 2012

Black Medick

Facts
Scientific Name: 
Medicago lupulina
Height: 
Up to 80cm
Also Known As: 
Nonsuch
Information
Description: 

Black Medick is a low, sprawling plant that has trifoliate leaves and clusters of small yellow flowers that bloom from April till August. The seeds ripen from July - September and turn black.

Distribution: 

Common throughout the U.K.

Habitat: 

Found in all types of soil but prefers a sunny site in gardens, meadows, roadside verges and wasteland.