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genus medicago

 

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Noun genus medicago has 1 sense
  1. Medicago, genus Medicago - a genus of herbs that resemble clover
    --1 is a kind of rosid dicot genus; Papilionoideae, subfamily Papilionoideae
    --1 has members: medic, medick, trefoil

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Genus Medicago

Description:

Genus Medicago refers to a taxonomic genus of flowering plants in the legume family, Fabaceae. It comprises various species commonly known as medics or medick.

Senses and Usages:

  1. Noun (Botany): A genus of plants that includes several species used as forage or cover crops.
  2. Noun (Taxonomy): A taxonomic group within the family Fabaceae that encompasses legume plants commonly known as medics.

Sample Sentences:

  • With the arrival of spring, the farmers sowed genus Medicago in their fields to improve soil fertility and provide fodder for their livestock.
  • Genus Medicago is known for its ability to fix nitrogen back into the soil, making it an important component of sustainable farming practices.

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