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Alfalfa
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Alfalfa (Medicago sativa) is a species of flowering plant in the family Fabaceae. It is also known as the lucerne. It is native to the Near East and central Asia. It has been introduced to Europe, central Africa, China, North America, and South America. Alfalfa is a crop. It is used to feed livestock.
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Medicago sativa | |
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Tribe: | Trifolieae |
Genus: | Medicago |
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