Medicago polymorpha

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Invasive wildflower grows bigger, but not more competitive, in new territory

The invasive wildflower Medicago polymorpha has evolved to grow more rapidly in its new range, but this change is not associated with stronger competitive ability against…

Closeup of Medicago polymorpha flowers. (Steve Matson, via CalPhotos.)

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This invasive plant succeeds by evolving to compete

Admin 17 September 2018 Camdilla Wirth Casey TerHorst Medicago polymorpha species invasions

Experiments with the invasive wildflower Medicago polymorpha show that the plant evolved to be a tougher competitor as it established itself in new habitats, including California.…

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Invasive wildflower grows bigger, but not more competitive, in new territory

This invasive plant succeeds by evolving to compete