Medicago littoralis
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Medicago littoralis Lois |
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Medicago arenaria Ten. |
Medicago littoralis is a plant species of the genus Medicago. It is found primarily in the Mediterranean basin. It forms a symbiotic relationship with the bacterium Sinorhizobium meliloti, which is capable of nitrogen fixation. Common names include coastal medick and strand medick.