Medicago Lupulina (Noun)
Meaning
Prostrate European herb with small yellow flowers and curved black pods; naturalized in North America.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Medicago lupulina is a common weed found in lawns and gardens throughout North America.
- The curved black pods of Medicago lupulina are a distinctive feature of this plant.
- Medicago lupulina has small yellow flowers that are often overlooked, but are an important source of nectar for bees.
- In some areas, Medicago lupulina is considered an invasive species due to its ability to outcompete native plants.
- The prostrate habit of Medicago lupulina allows it to spread quickly and form dense mats of foliage.