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Coastal medick or sea medick.
Medicago marina
40.6161, -8.75094
Field Notes
Description:
Medicago marina is a perennial creeping plant covered in dense silver hairs, with yellow flowers.growing in sandy coastal locations. It is widely distributed in Europe and flowers in spring.
Habitat:
It is native to the Mediterranean basin but is found worldwide. It forms a symbiotic relationship with the bacterium Sinorhizobium meliloti, which is capable of nitrogen fixation.
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Spotted for Missions
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PublishedDecember 4, 2011
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