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Question: Been trying to identify this wildflower. Saw it in a prairie setting in Prairie Wolf Park, Grand Rapids MI. Small …

  • Question

    Been trying to identify this wildflower. Saw it in a prairie setting in Prairie Wolf Park, Grand Rapids MI. Small flowers, I'm guessing an alfalfa possibly?

    Answer

    Dear Auntiedee, good afternon. From this photograph, the best I can offer is Medicago sativa (purple medick, also called alfalfa). It is one of the few blue/purple-flowered members of this genus. Best wishes.