Black Medic (Medicago lupulina) Identification and Control in Residential Landscapes

Authors

Michael Caron, Utah State UniversityFollow
Taun Beddes, Utah State University - Continuing EducationFollow
Corey Ransom, Utah State UniversityFollow

Document Type

Factsheet

Publisher

Utah State University Extension

Publication Date

3-16-2026

First Page

1

Last Page

3

Abstract

Black medic (Medicago lupulina) is an herbaceous winter or summer annual broadleaf landscape weed. This fact sheet provides a weed description and describes suppression and control options.

Recommended Citation

Caron, M., Beddes, T., & Ransom, C. (2026). Black medic (Medicago lupulina) identification and control in residential landscapes [Fact sheet]. Utah State University Extension.