Scientific Name: Medicago sativa
Subcategory: Terrestrial forb, legume family
Invasive species type: plants
Native Range: Eurasia
Invasive Range: SK, AB, MB, ON, QC, NF, NB, NS
Time of Invasion: Probably dates back to early settlers, continues to be cultivated
Invasion Pathway: Cultivated as a forage crop for livestock and as groundcover
Status: Of potential concern
Impacts: Invades prairies, meadows, grasslands, crowds out native grasses
Control Measures: Physical removal, burning, cultivation continues
