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black sea red data book - Department of Biology

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Synonyms: None<br />

Medicago marina Linnaeus, 1753<br />

Common names: Engl: Sea alfalfa; Bulg: Morska lyutserna; Rom: Lucerna<br />

(marina); Russ: Lyutsernaprimorskaya; Ukr: Lyutsernaprymors'ka<br />

Taxonomic description. A perennial white-tomentose herb with procumbent stems;<br />

leaflets obovate, 5-7 mm long, dentate at the tip; stipules ovate, acute, smooth edged;<br />

flowers yellow, 6-8 mm long, in densely flowe<strong>red</strong> racemes; beans spiralled, twisted,<br />

5-6 mm in diameter, prickly.<br />

IUCNStatus<br />

World level: NE<br />

Black Sea Regional level: NE<br />

Subregion level: CR in Ukraine<br />

Order FAB ALES<br />

Family FABACEAE<br />

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Distribution, Habitat type, Critical habitats, Limiting factors. Coastal sands and<br />

shingles. Critical habitats: Sevastopol and Evpatoria areas and Tarkhankut Cape (the<br />

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