Scientific name: Medicago lupulina
Family: FABACEAE
Common names: black medic or hop-clover
Annual or Perennial weed
Root system: Branching tap-root which forms nodules
Conditions:
Soil: Sandy, Loamy or Clayey
Moisture: Moist – well drained
Light: Full sun, does not grow in shade
Location: Meadows and Cultivated beds
Aesthetic:
Comments: Fixes nitrogen in soil, known to attract animals
Vancouver Island Grows 