Latin name: Medicago lupulina L.
  Pronunciation: med-i-KAY-go loo-pew-LIE-na

  Common name: Black medick
  Family: Fabaceae (Pea)
  Habitat: Common weed in lawns, disturbed places, etc.
  Naturalized from Europe.

  Blooming period: April to July
  Click for Latin name derivations:  1) Medicago
  2) lupulina
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