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Water regularly during the growing season, allowing the soil to dry slightly between waterings. Reduce watering in cooler months.
Also known as Black Medick · Bur Clover · Bur Medic
Burclover (Medicago polymorpha) is a sprawling annual herb with distinctive coiled, burr-like seed pods, small yellow flowers, and trifoliate leaves.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Prefers full sun.
90% intensity
At least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily.
Water moderately when soil is dry.
60% intensity
Allow soil to dry slightly between waterings.
Tolerates a wide range of soils, but prefers well-drained, sandy or loamy soils.
50% intensity
Grows best in moderate temperatures.
70% intensity
Ideal range 15-25 °C.
Outdoor
50% intensity
Low fertilizer needs.
20% intensity
Light feeding in spring if soil is poor.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
| Edible | No |
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water regularly during the growing season, allowing the soil to dry slightly between waterings. Reduce watering in cooler months.
Not typically pruned. Remove any dead or damaged foliage as needed. Allow plants to self-seed if desired for natural spread.
Easily grown from seed, sown directly outdoors in early spring after the last frost. Can also be propagated by natural reseeding.
Not applicable as it is an annual plant grown directly in the ground or in large containers where it will complete its life cycle.
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Where Burclover (Medicago polymorpha) is found
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Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Fabales |
| Family | Fabaceae |
| Genus | Medicago |
| Species | Medicago polymorpha |
Similar in genus Medicago
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