''Medicago littoralis'' is a plant species of the genus ''
Medicago''. It is found primarily in the Mediterranean basin. It forms a
symbiotic relationship with the bacterium ''
Sinorhizobium meliloti
''Ensifer meliloti'' (formerly ''Rhizobium meliloti'' and ''Sinorhizobium meliloti'') are an aerobic, Gram-negative, and diazotrophic species of bacteria. ''S. meliloti'' are motile and possess a cluster of peritrichous flagella. ''S. meliloti'' ...
'', which is capable of
nitrogen fixation
Nitrogen fixation is a chemical process by which molecular nitrogen (), with a strong triple covalent bond, in the air is converted into ammonia () or related nitrogenous compounds, typically in soil or aquatic systems but also in industry. Atmo ...
. Common names include shore medick,
water medick,
coastal medick, and strand medick.
Gallery
Image:Medicago_littoralis,_Portugal,_Algarve.jpg
Image:Medicago littoralis1.jpg
Image:Meli5 001 lhp.jpg, seed pods
References
External links
International Legume Database & Information Services
littoralis
Flora of Malta
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