What is another word for medicago?
Pronunciation: [mˌɛdɪkˈe͡ɪɡə͡ʊ] (IPA) 
Medicago is a genus of flowering plants in the legume family that includes around 80 species of annual and perennial herbs. Some common synonyms for the word 'Medicago' are alfalfa, lucerne, and legume. Alfalfa is an important forage crop that is widely cultivated around the world. Lucerne is another name for alfalfa that is commonly used in the UK and Australia. Legume is a general term used to describe any plant that belongs to the family Fabaceae, of which Medicago is a member. Medicago species are often called 'clover' or 'trefoil' as well due to the shape of their leaves and the arrangement of their flowers.
