They have also been seen feeding on the leaves of "Medicago sativa". The larva makes serpentine mines in "Medicago sativa" leaves. It is a notable parasite of lucerne ("Medicago sativa"). It is a 4-"O"-methyl-myo-inositol and is a constituent of "Medicago sativa". Approximately 20% of angiosperms, including alfalfa ("Medicago sativa"), normally show biparental inheritance of plastids. The alfalfa, or "Medicago sativa", is a widespread phreatophyte plant of great economic value. It is also common in and near croplands, especially alfalfa ("Medicago sativa") fields. Alfalfa ("Medicago sativa") is a perennial flowering plant and flower cultivated as a forage crop. "Aeschynomene villosa", "Medicago sativa", and "Trifolium repens". The larvae feed on "Medicago sativa", "Trifolium", "Vicia" and "Robinia pseudoacacia". The larvae feed on "Lotus", "Medicago sativa" and "Trifolium". Larvae feed on roots of various plants ("Pisum arvense", "Trifolium pratense", "Medicago sativa"). In 1931 Weimer J.L. was the first to report AMV in alfalfa ("Medicago sativa").