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Medicago polymorpha  L.
Bur clover,   Bur medic,   California burclover
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Medicago polymorpha is an annual herb that is not native to California.
Cal-IPC rating: limited
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Genus: Medicago
Family: Fabaceae  
Category: angiosperm  
PLANTS group:Dicot
Jepson eFlora section: eudicot

Wetlands: Occurs usually in non wetlands, occasionally in wetlands
Name Status:
Accepted by JEF + PLANTS + POWO

Alternate Names:
PLANTSMedicago apiculata
PLANTSMedicago denticulata
PLANTSMedicago hispida var. apiculata
JEF + PLANTSMedicago hispida var. confinis
JEFMedicago hispida var. hispida
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Information about  Medicago polymorpha from other sources

[Cal-IPC] Mediterranean native, Invasive: Medicago polymorpha (California burclover) is a perennial/annual forb/herb (family Fabaceae) found throughout California in disturbed areas such as pastures, roadsides and vacant lots. Although it is considered good forage for livestock in pastures, it can out-compete native species in natural areas. Despite its name, California burclover is native to the Mediterranean. (link added by Mary Ann Machi)


Suggested Citation
Calflora: Information on California plants for education, research and conservation, with data contributed by public and private institutions and individuals. [web application]. 2025. The Calflora Database [a non-profit organization]. Available: https://www.calflora.org/   (Accessed: 03/28/2025).