Latin name:	Medicago sativa L.
Botanical family:	Fabaceae
Growth habit:	Herb
Vernacular name(s):	alfalfa, lucerne (Eng.) luzerne, lentine (Fr.)
Uses:	• Above-ground parts : Steeped to make a drink for arthritis or ulcers [Cree 13]. Tea used in stomach problems, arthritis, and muscular pain [Cree 96].